2. In a large, heavy casserole, heat the oil until it is hot but not quite smoking. Brown the chicken well on all sides, about 5 minutes, either in two batches or using an additional skillet. Remove to a bowl.
3. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon of the oil from the casserole. Saute the onion, garlic, cumin and jalapeno in the oil over medium-low heat until they are soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar, turn heat to high, and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, until just about a teaspoon of liquid remains.
