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Five-Spice Chicken
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serve: 4 Ingredients
2 kg chicken drumsticks (10–12) or 4 chicken Marylands Marinade 1 tablespoon five-spice powder 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese wine 2 garlic cloves, crushed Ÿ tablespoon grated ginger (optional)
Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. This dish is great served with a Simple Green Salad.
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.
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