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
 * ½ cup balsamic vinegar
 * ⅓ cup soy sauce
 * 2½ tablespoons sugar
 * 1 clove garlic, peeled and bruised
 * 1 small hot chili pepper, slit open, seeds removed

Directions

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