Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
4 chicken leg portions, cut into thighs and drumsticks2 lemons, juice of 1, the other cut into 8 chunks200g thin-stemmed broccoli4 garlic cloves, thinly slicedthumb-sized piece ginger, finely shredded3 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp clear honey1 tbsp sesame seeds1 tsp sesame oil
STEP 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken and lemon chunks in a large roasting tin, season with pepper, then roast for 30 mins until the chicken is turning golden.STEP 2After 25 mins, bring a little water to the boil in a frying pan, add the broccoli, cover and steam for 3 mins until bright green and almost tender, then drain.STEP 3Tuck the broccoli around the chicken, scatter the garlic and ginger over and around the meat, then splash over the lemon juice, soy and honey. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Roast for another 15 mins until the chicken is golden and tender, and juices look sticky. Drizzle with sesame oil, then serve the chicken, broccoli and juices with rice.
