2 1/2 lb Broiler-fryer chicken,

-cut into 8 pieces 1/4 c Soy sauce

1/4 c Sugar

1/4 c Sake (Japanese rice wine)

Or cooking sherry 1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Monosodium glutamate (opt)

1 tb Vegetable oil

1 ts Grated fresh ginger root

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Marinate chicken pieces 3 to 4

hours. 2. Place chicken skin-side-down in a deep, 3-quart, heat- resistant,

non-metallic baking dish and heat in Microwave Oven 12 minutes. 3. Turn chicken skin-side-up and heat an additional 6 minutes or until

chicken is fork-tender. Baste occasionally with sauce.