" Evil" Chicken

I modified this recipe from a tea smoked chicken recipe in one of my cookbooks. My husband dubbed it "evil" chicken because he couldn't stop eating it. I find it turns out best when you use a whole chicken. However you can substitute boneless breasts. I serve with steamed rice and broccoli.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lb)  broiler or 1 (3 lb)  fryer chickens or 1  lb boneless chicken breast
• 1⁄3 cup dry sherry
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons  minced ginger
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon  crushed peppercorn
• 1  medium onion
• 1⁄4 cup  black tea leaves
• 2  teaspoons orange zest
• 1  orange, juice of

Directions

1. Combine sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, crushed peppercorns, onion, tea leaves, orange peel and juice from orange in a bowl and mix well.
2. Pour over chicken and marinade in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3. If using a whole chicken bake at 350 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is done.
4. If using boneless breasts I prefer to cook it in a slow cooker on low for at least 2 hours but you can also bake at 350 for at least 45 minutes or until chicken is done.
5. Use remaining marinade from roasting pan or slow cooker as a gravy.
6. (You may need to thicken).