Slow-Cooked Oriental Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 to 4 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/3 c. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. minced garlic (if desired)

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides.
Transfer to a slow cooker.
Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
Reduce heat to low; cook 4 to 5 hours longer or until the meat juices run clear.
Remove chicken to a serving platter; sprinkle with slivered almonds for an Oriental touch!
Spoon juices over chicken or thicken if desired. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.