Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 20 g green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Honey Soy Marinade
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Highlands Honey
- 3 tablespoons rice wine or mirin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- A few sprinkles of ground black pepper
Method
- Place the chicken drumsticks in a large zip-lock bag or covered bowl.
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Seal the bag and shake or massage it gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes. For more flavour, marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat a fan-forced oven to 240°C.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange the chicken drumsticks in a single layer without overlapping.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Turn the drumsticks over and bake for another 12 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve hot.
Measurements: 1 tablespoon = 15 ml | 1 cup = 250 ml
