Baked honey soy chicken

INGREDIENTS

800g chicken thighs, skinless, boneless

2 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 tbsp honey

1½ tbsp sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

Zest of 1 orange

Asian vegetables and rice to serve

Garnish with finely chopped spring onions and sesame seeds

METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic and orange zest. Add the chicken and toss to coat well.
  3. Transfer the chicken and all of the marinade to a large baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is golden and the sauce has reduced to a glossy glaze.
  5. Serve with Asian greens and rice, then scatter over spring onions and sesame seeds to finish.

Serves

6

METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic and orange zest. Add the chicken and toss to coat well.
  3. Transfer the chicken and all of the marinade to a large baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is golden and the sauce has reduced to a glossy glaze.
  5. Serve with Asian greens and rice, then scatter over spring onions and sesame seeds to finish.

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