3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. dry sherry
2 tbsp. sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
Several thin slices of fresh ginger root, minced

Marinate chicken in a single layer in a shallow bowl in a mixture of rest of ingredients, turning midway, for a day.,

With tongs, remove chicken and arrange in a single layer, skin side down, in a 3-quart shallow, oblong baking dish.

Bake the chicken, uncovered, in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes; turn skin side up and bake for 10 minutes longer.

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees. Pour 1/2 marinade over chicken and bake for 10 more minutes. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and bake another 10 minutes.

Chicken should be tender, glazed and dark in color. Serve with rice. Serves 4.