Japanese Mum's Chicken

Ingredients

 * 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on (the skin is important for flavour, and is so tasty to eat!)
 * 1 cup water
 * 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
 * 1/3 cup soy sauce
 * 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
 * 1 clove garlic, peeled and bruised
 * 1 small hot chili pepper, slit open, seeds removed

Directions

 * Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over a high heat.
 * Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
 * Remove any scum that rises to the surface.
 * Increase the heat, turning the drumsticks frequently in the sauce, and cook until the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze.
 * Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, remove the garlic clove and chili from the liquid, and spoon the glaze over.