The Emperor’s Slow-Cooked Chicken

The Emperor’s Slow-Cooked Chicken

3 1/2 lbs fryer, parts fresh (thighs work well)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/3 cup light soy sauce or 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, works fine

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, ground

1/4 cup almonds, slivered (optional)

green onion, sliced (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in the oil on both sides. 2. Place the browned chicken parts in a slow cooker. 3. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. 4. Pour the sauce ingredients over the chicken parts. 5. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and simmer on high power for one hour. 6. Reduce the heat to low and cook about 5 hours longer, or until the meat juices run clear. 7. Place chicken on plates or a serving platter; spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with almonds and green onions, if desired. 8. (I like the sauce just a bit thicker than this recipe - I whisked together a little sauce and cornstarch in a saucepan, then gradually added the rest of the sauce until thickened to the consistency I prefer before spooning over chicken.). 9. Serves 6.