Spicy Braised Chicken with Ginger

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 whole fryer chicken, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sherry
• Six 1/4-inch slices peeled fresh ginger, bruised
• 2 green onions, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 3 whole star anise
• 1 tablespoon Szechuan (wild pepper) peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro

1. In a large, heavy pan, heat the olive oil and sesame oil.
2. Brown the whole chicken on all sides.
3. Add the soy sauce, sherry, ginger, green onions, star anise, and peppercorns.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer on very low heat for 40 minutes or until almost done, turning once or twice for even cooking.
5. Add the sugar and simmer covered for 5 more minutes.
6. Cool slightly, then cut the chicken in serving-size pieces.
7. Garnish with cilantro.

olive oil, sesame oil, fryer chicken, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, green onions, star anise, szechuan, sugar, cilantro

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spicy-braised-chicken-with-ginger (may not work)