Clay Pot Chicken

This chicken comes out very tender. not sure where the recipe came from. i think it was probably an email.

Steps

In a non-metal bowl , combine the ingredients for the marinade , mix well , and marinate the pieces of chicken for at least half a day , turning frequently.

When ready to cook , presoak pot , top and bottom , in water for 15 minutes.

Add the chicken and the marinade to the pot.

Place covered pot in a cold oven.

Set temperature to 450 degrees f.

Cook 45 minutes.

Ten minutes before end of cooking time , remove the pot and pour off the liquid into a saucepan.

Return the pot to the oven , uncovered , for the final 10 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile , bring the liquid in saucepan to a boil and thicken with cornstarch.

Serve with rice , liberally drenched with the sauce.

For an optional chinese touch , sprinkle the chicken with almonds and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

whole chickens, cornstarch, sesame oil, dry sherry, chinese five spice powder, white pepper, garlic clove, soy sauce, fresh gingerroot