1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. sherry
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

Mix all ingredients except chicken in medium bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until sugar dissolves, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Place chicken in square baking dish, 8 x 8 inches or plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover chicken only with plastic wrap or tightly closed bag. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight (the longer the better), turning chicken over occasionally. Drain chicken; place in 10-inch square casserole. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at MEDIUM - HIGH (70%) until chicken next to bone is not pink, 21 to 24 minutes, rearranging pieces after half the cooking time. Makes 4 servings.