1 whole fryer
1 tbsp. oil
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. catsup
1/4 c. dry sherry or apple juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, sliced
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. water

Heat oil in Dutch oven, brown chicken on all sides. Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, catsup, sherry, garlic and green onion. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover, simmer 35-45 minutes.

Remove chicken to platter, draining juices back into pan. Skim fat from sauce.

Blend together cornstarch and water, stir into sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Spoon some sauce over chicken, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve chicken with remaining sauce. Makes 4 servings.