Japanese Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken parts, on bone with skin
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup olive oil or peanut oil

Marinade

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 lemon slices, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle chicken generously with pepper.

2. 2

   Combine all marinade ingredients and stir to blend well.

3. 3

   Sprinkle cornstarch on a plate and toss chicken pieces to coat, shaking off any excess.

4. 4

   Transfer the coated pieces of chicken to the marinade and let marinate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 325°F.

6. 6

   Arrange chicken in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with oil and bake uncovered, basting occasionally, for 1 1/4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked and juices run clear.