Cheryl's Chinese Chicken

• 1 medium roasting chicken, cleaned and patted dry
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 14 cup vegetable oil
• 14 cup sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 12 cup dark soy sauce

1. Mix all ingredients execpt the chicken.
2. Place chicken in a roasting pan.
3. Pour the marinade onto the chicken and into the cavity of the chicken.
4. Marinate at least overnight.
5. Cook, uncovered in the marinade approximately 1 hour at 400 degrees F. basting frequently.
6. Make sure chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

roasting chicken, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, sherry wine, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheryls-chinese-chicken-215244 (may not work)