Recipe information
Ingredients for - Sticky roasted plum & star anise chicken
1. 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs -
3. ½ tsp ground allspice -
4. 6 plums, halved and stoned -
5. 3 shallots, peeled and halved -
10. 100ml chicken stock -
11. sticky rice and steamed pak choi, to serve (optional) -
How to cook deliciously - Sticky roasted plum & star anise chicken
1. Stage
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Combine the chicken thighs, sunflower oil and allspice in a large roasting tin and season well. Stir in the plums, shallots, soy sauce, honey, cinnamon and star anise, and toss well to combine.
2. Stage
Pour in the stock and put in the oven for 30-35 mins, stirring a couple of times until sticky and caramelised. Add a splash more chicken stock if it starts to stick and dry out too much. Spoon any roasting juices over the chicken before serving. Serve with sticky rice and pak choi, if you like.