SLOW-COOKED ASIAN CHICKEN

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Extremely tender chicken is smothered in a dark, flavorful sauce in this easy and elegant entree. It's so nice to find another tantalizing way to serve chicken. Sprinkled with almonds, this is a dish I proudly serve to family or guests. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.