Drunken Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Bring large pot of water to boil.
2. 2
   Add chicken, 6 ginger slices, 4 sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain chicken; place in bowl of ice water to cool.
5. 5
   Mix 4 cups water, 2 sliced green onions, 5 tablespoons salt, and remaining ginger slices in large bowl until salt dissolves.
6. 6
   Drain chicken; add to saltwater brine.
7. 7
   Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, mix rice wine and sugar in medium bowl.
9. 9
   Stir to dissolve sugar.
10. 10
    Season marinade to taste with salt.
11. 11
    Drain chicken.
12. 12
    Cut into 8 pieces.
13. 13
    Transfer chicken to shallow glass baking dish.
14. 14
    Pour marinade over.
15. 15
    Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
16. 16
    Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature.
17. 17
    Transfer chicken to plates; discard marinade.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
19. 19
    *Available at Asian markets.