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Honey chicken
Serves 2
More effort
Total time:
30 min marinating time
delicious tender honey chicken with warm spices to send your spirits soaring! wonderful with a crisp green salad or mashed potatoes.
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- 4 chicken drumsticks, skinned
- 1/2 tsp clove powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 medium onion, quartered (optional)
- 2 whole green chillies, sliced halfways (optional)
- 1 tsp oil
Method
step 1
Marinate chicken in first 7 spices for 30 min or overnight in fridge. (Can also freeze for later use)step 2
Heat oil in non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and add chicken with the marinade. Let chicken brown on one side before turning, around 4 min. Allow the other side to brown till golden. Add a cup of water, cover and lower the heat and let cook on medium heat till chicken is done (around 20min). Turn once halfway through.step 3
When chicken is done, uncover and allow the rest of the water to evaporate. Add the honey and mix well.step 4
Add the onions and chillies if using and allow to sweat for 1-2 min. They should remain crisp.step 5
Enjoy with a french baguette, mashed potatoes, or a green salade.
