Ginger Chicken(Microwave Method)

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Ginger Chicken (Microwave Method)

Recipe By : Cynthia Ewer
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Freezer Meals

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds frying chicken -- (3 to 4 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger root -- minced
2 tablespoons sherry
1 freezer bag -- gallon

Loosen the skin around the chicken by sliding a chopstick between the meat and
the skin, poking into thighs, legs, from the back and over the breast. Wash and
dry chicken, and salt the cavity and outside. Mix soy sauce, sugar, ginger and
sherry. Pour inside the chicken skin, turning the chicken so the mix penetrate
s all around the chicken. To freeze: wrap chicken tightly in plastic wrap. Plac
e whole chicken inside gallon ziploc freezer bag. Freeze. To prepare: thaw wrap
ped chicken before cooking. Place chi
cken breast down in microwave cooking dish and cover with Stretch-Tite or plast
ic wrap. Cook 12 minutes on High with breast down; turn chicken breast up, cove
r with Stretch-Tite and cook 13 minutes more on High. Cut up on platter for ser
ving, and top with the juices. Serving Ideas : Steamed rice, stir-fried vegetab
les, fortune cookies & tea NOTES : A terrific, flavorful chicken
dish—there
are never leftovers when

busted by sooz


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