This family recipe was a favourite when I was growing up and continues to be a favourite with my children. The marinade only takes a few minutes to put together. If you have the time, prepare ahead and allow the chicken to marinate all day or overnight.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 kg chicken drumsticks (10–12) or 4 chicken Marylands
Marinade
- 1 tbls five-spice powder
- 3 tbls soy sauce
- 3 tbls vegetable oil
- 2 tbls sesame oil
- 3 tbls dry sherry or Chinese wine
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ¼ tbls grated ginger (optional)
Tip: Keep ginger in the freezer to make grating easy. This means you will always have fresh ginger when you need it.
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Place all marinade ingredients in a large baking dish and stir to combine. Add the chicken, tossing to coat. If you have time, allow chicken to marinate for 2 hours or more.
- Place chicken in oven for 45 minutes and cook until the meat starts to pull away from the bone. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- This dish is great served with a simple green salad and rice or noodles.
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As published in Peninsula Kids Magazine – Spring 2016