Slow Roasted Chicken with Honey Ginger Glaze

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
4 1/2 pounds whole roasting chicken
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1 orange, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry sherry or orange juice

In small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce and gingerroot; mix well. Rinse chicken, discarding neck and giblets. Pat dry with paper towels. Place garlic and 2 of orange slices in chicken cavity. Tie string around legs and tail section, leaving about 6" of extra string. Tie string in same way around breast area. String will be used to easily lift chicken from cooker. Spray 4-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Place chicken, breast side up, in slow cooker with string extending over edge of cooker. Brush chicken with honey mixture. cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear. Using string, carefully lift chicken from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cover with foil. In small saucepan combine cornstarch and sherry; blend well. Add juices from slow cooker, mixing well. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring occasionally. Brush sauce over chicken. Serves 6.

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