CHINESE ROAST CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS with FIVE SPICE, HONEY & SOY

Nutritional values per serving: Servings: 2

calories 307, protein 44.3g, fat 8.7g (saturated 2g), carbs 12.7g (sugar 9.8g), sodium 1.2g

INGREDIENTS

• 4 organic free-range chicken drumsticks
• 3 spring onions, sliced on the bias into 1cm pieces
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Marinade

• 1½ tbsp light soy sauce
• 1½ tbsp runny honey, warmed if necessary
• 1 tsp canola or olive oil
• 1 tbsp water
• ½ tsp Chinese five spice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 3cm piece of ginger, grated

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 200°
• Add all the marinade ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together. Add the chicken drumsticks and toss to coat well. If you have the time leave the chicken drumsticks to marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Tip the chicken and marinade into a roasting dish So the chicken fits a little snugly.
• Roast for 35 – 40 minutes, or until cooked through, sticky and golden. Turn the drumsticks over halfway through cooking.
• Scatter over the spring onions and (optional) sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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