Chinese Braised Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 (3lb) Chicken, whole or cut up
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup lite soy sacue
• 2 TB chopped fresh ginger
• 2 TB sugar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Salt and Pepper

Chinese Relish
• 1 cup Finely Chopped Green Onions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 TB grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 TB rice-wine vinegar or sherry
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toasted Sesame seeds, far garnish (I don't use these)

Directions

Place onions in a slow cooker; add chicken. If using whole chicken, place breast side down.

In a small bowl combine water, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve with Chinese Relish, recipe follows, and top with sesame seeds.

Chinese Relish: In a small serving bowl combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.