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Sticky Asian Chicken Recipe

This sticky Asian chicken recipe showcases how great the marriage of the sweet and the savoury could be!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Marinating time3 hours
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian fusion
Keyword: Asian chicken recipe
Servings: 6 people
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 70ml/1/4 cup This is an affiliate link.soy sauce
  • 100g/1/3cup honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes optional

For the chicken

  • 1.5kg/3 lbs chicken legs and thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 3 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

To marinade the chicken

  • In a large bowl mix the soy sauce, runny honey, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil and red chilli flakes if using. Add the chicken pieces ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade. 
  • Marinade for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator or better overnight. Turn the chicken in the marinade once in a while. 

To cook the Sticky Asian chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Line a shallow baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the chicken pieces on it, avoid over crowding. Reserve the marinade. 
  • Cook for 20 minutes, then brush the chicken with the remaining marinade, return to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes longer until if pierced, juices run clear and the skin is darkened. (Internal temperature should read 82C/180F on meat thermometer).
  • Take out of the oven and arrange on a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 503mg | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.9mg