Slow-Cooked Oriental Chicken

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides.
2. Transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
5. Reduce heat to LOW; cook 4 to 5 hours longer or until the meat juices run clear.
6. Remove chicken to a serving platter; sprinkle with almonds.
7. Spoon juices over chicken or thicken if desired.