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Slow-Cooked Asian Chicken

Ginger, soy sauce and slivered almonds give chicken a hint of the Far East. I fix this dish often for both family and guests.

—RUTH SEITZ COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA



PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 5 HOURS • MAKES: 4-6 SERVINGS


1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

2 tablespoons canola 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

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer chicken to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken.

2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter; sprinkle with almonds.