Marinate: Combine all ingredients in a glass pan or zip-top bag. Cover (or zip) and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
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Simmer: Slide all ingredients into a 12-inch skillet. Chicken should be half submerged. Heat to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until tender, 8 minutes.
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Glaze: increse heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until chicken glistens deep brown and sauce has all but vanished, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve warm over steamed rice.