Matt's Chicken Adobo

INGREDIENTS

• 10 chicken drumsticks and thighs
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed, or to taste
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup water, or as needed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce