Slow Cooker Thursday

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Slow Cooked Oriental Chicken

1 broiler/fryer chicken cut up (3-4 pounds)

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons water

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 cup slivered almonds

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

Reduce heat to low; cook 4-5 hours longer or until the meat juices run clean. Removed chicken to platter; sprinkle with almonds. Spoon juices over chicken or thicken if desired. 4-6 servings.