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Marinade: The night before you plan on slow cooking your dinner, mix together the marinade ingredients in a container large sufficient to also hold the chicken pcs.
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When marinade is thoroughly mixed, add in the chicken, close container and chill till morning.
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In the morning place the chicken in the slow cooker and add in marinade not fill above an inch from the top of the container.
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Set the cooker on low and cover.
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Then, 6 to 8 hrs later, turn the cooker to high for 45 to 60 min.
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Add in the mushrooms, fresh herb, a few grindings of salt and pepper, mandarin sections with juice (not syrup), if you like, green pepper strips and ginger stir thoroughly and cook for about 5 - 10 min.
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Add in the dissolved cornstarch and stir; re-cover, ajar, and simmer for 15 to 30 min while preparing the side dishes.
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Remove from heat and add in yogurt to 'cream' the sauce, optional.
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Serve with vegetable medley and small new potatoes or possibly steamed jasmine rice.
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chicken and replaced with butter buds or possibly extra virgin olive oil for flavor.
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Fresh ginger replaces grnd.
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Mushroom slices added directly rather than sauted.
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Add in fresh herb to boost flavor: thyme, marjoram, cilantro, parsley, oregano, tarragon, or possibly chives.
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Yogurt replaces lowfat milk as creamer.
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TIP: To get a thickersauce, remove chicken to a serving bowl tranfer liquids to a saucepan and thicken on the stove top with more dissolved cornstarch.
