2 chickens, cut into individual pieces

MARINADE:

1 c. soy sauce
3/4 c. sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. MSG
1/4 c. sake, sherry or mirin
1/2 tsp. grated ginger

Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces. Marinate 2 hours or longer, turning pieces occasionally. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn pieces over, brush with drippings and bake 40 minutes longer, or a total cooking time of 1 hour 15 minutes. To glaze, brush with drippings. Chicken can also be cooked on a grill.