Name: Soy Cumin Chicken
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 1/2 hr (includes marinating chicken)
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups soy sauce (16 fl oz); 3/4 cup medium-dry Sherry; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pans; 1/4 cup minced garlic (from about 5 large cloves); 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried hot red-pepper flakes; 10 chicken wings (2 lb total); 6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (4 1/2 lb total); 6 chicken drumsticks (2 lb total); 6 chicken thighs (2 lb total); 1/2 lime; Accompaniment: lime wedges

This spicy, smoky chicken is tailor-made for a large group of family and friends. And, since it's delicious served warm or at room temperature, your guests can eat it at their leisure.

Cooks' Notes:

·For easy portability, chicken can be transferred as cooled to 2 large disposable roasting pans. Cover tightly with foil.
·Leftover sauce keeps in an airtight container, chilled, up to 3 days. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.

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