5 lb. box chicken, remove skin and fat

SAUCE:

1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. Ajinomoto (MSG) - optional
1/4 tsp. Chinese 5 spices powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 slice ginger, about 1 inch thick, chopped
2 corner star anise
1 c. shoyu
1 c. water
1 tbsp. liquor (optional)

Mix sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil. Put in chicken and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until done, 40 minutes or so. Turn chicken over once in a while as it simmers.