Gingery-Maple Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook II *

GINGERY-MAPLE CHICKEN

Recipe By : Pamela Creeden/Corona, CA & Jubail, KSA
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Course--Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil -- (approx.)
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
minced green onions -- optional

In large bowl, combine chicken and flour. Toss to coat well, shaking off
excess flour. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over
medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches, about 5 minutes, turning
frequently and adding more oil as needed, until golden.

Arrange chicken in single layer in 11 X 7" baking dish. In small bowl, whisk
together remaining engredients (except green onions) and pour evenly over
chicken.

Bake, uncovered, in 325F degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over;
bake for 45 minutes or until the glaze has thickened.

Serve garnished with minced green onions.

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NOTES : This recipe came from a very dear Canadian friend of mine (and fellow
Ex-Pat in Saudi), Linda St. Pierre who, in turn, got it from her
sister-in-law, also named Linda St. Pierre. Can be used with pretty much any
kind of chicken pieces.