These chicken pieces are grilled and have a sweet-and-sour taste. They can be served cold with a salad and rice, or hot with mashed potatoes.
ingredients
serves 6
12 chicken thighs without skin
6 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated fresh root ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp crushed dried red chillies
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soft brown sugar
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 green chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp sunflower oil
sliced chilli, to garnish
method
1. Prick the chicken thighs with a fork, rinse, pat dry and set aside in a large bowl.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the lemon juice, ginger, garlic, crushed dried red chillies, salt, sugar and honey.
3. Transfer the chicken thighs to the spice mixture and coat well. Set aside for about 45 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill to medium. Add the fresh cilantro and chopped green chilli to the chicken thighs and place them on a flameproof dish.
5. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and baste with the oil, using a pastry brush.
6. Grill the chicken thighs under the I preheated grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning and basting occasion ally, until cooked through and browned.
7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the sliced chilli.
