2 1/2 lb Broiler-fryer chicken,
-cut into 8 pieces
1/4 c  Soy sauce
1/4 c  Sugar
1/4 c  Sake (Japanese rice wine)
Or cooking sherry
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Monosodium glutamate (opt)
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 ts Grated fresh ginger root

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Marinate chicken pieces 3 to 4
hours. 2. Place chicken skin-side-down in a deep, 3-quart, heat- resistant,
non-metallic baking dish and heat in e Oven 12 minutes. 3. Turn
chicken skin-side-up and heat an additional 6 minutes or until chicken is
fork-tender. Baste occasionally with sauce.