1 spring chicken cut in serving sizes
1/2 c. soy sauce (low salt)
1/3 c. vinegar
1 head fresh garlic
8 to 10 pepper corn
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt according to taste
1/2 to 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate (Accent)
1/3 c. sherry, optional

Mix all ingredients by hand in a pot. Marinate for about 5 minutes. Boil slowly and covered until meat is almost cooked. Do not stir. Remove cover. Stir and continue boiling until meat is tender. Serve hot with rice.