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Sticky Char Siu Chicken Drumsticks | DonalSkehan.com, I became obsessed with char siu chicken on my travels in Asia and now I think I've finally cracked the recipe. Best enjoyed with a nice, cold beer.
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Sticky Char Siu Chicken Drumsticks

August 14

The char siu marinade for this recipe is really versatile – try it with any type of meat or use it to glaze vegetables cooked on a hot griddle pan.

  • serves Serves 4
  • time 50 mins + overnight marinating

Method

  1. 1. In a bowl mix together all the ingredients for the marinade.
  2. 2. Add the chicken drumsticks and toss to coat. Cover and leave to marinate overnight.
  3. 3. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400F/Gas Mark 6.
  4. 4. Place the chicken on a large baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until cooked all the way through.
  5. 5. Once cooked, garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds and serve.

Ingredients

2.2lbs chicken drumsticks

6 spring onions, finely sliced

3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

For the marinade:

1 tbsp dark brown sugar

3 tbsp hoisin sauce

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice wine

1 tsp five spice powder

½ tsp white pepper

1 tsp sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, finely grated

1kg chicken drumsticks

6 spring onions, finely sliced

3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

For the marinade:

1 tbsp dark brown sugar

3 tbsp hoisin sauce

2 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice wine

1 tsp five spice powder

½ tsp white pepper

1 tsp sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, finely grated

You'll Need

Large bowl

Large baking sheet