Five-Spice Chicken Drumsticks

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Belling gave to me… Five-spice chicken drumsticks. Serve up these sweet and sticky drumsticks that are marinated in oriental spices and roasted to perfection.

• Serves: 4
• Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1kg chicken drumsticks, skin on
• 1tbsp groundnut oil
• 2 garlic gloves, minced
• 2tbso fresh ginger, grated
• 1tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2tbso soy sauce
• 2tso five-spice powder
• 2tbsp honey

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. For the marinade combine the oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, five-spice and honey in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the chicken and using your hands, mix to ensure it’s all coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
5. Transfer the drumsticks to a roasting tray and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the skin is golden, and the juices run clear.
6. Serve hot with rice or a winter salad for an ideal mid-week meal.