Oriental Chicken Pieces With Garlic, Sesame & Soy Marinade

Submitted by wildschwein

"This is my partner's recipe for asian-style chicken pieces. An East-meets-West recipe, thanks to the inclusion of tomato ketchup."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 - 1 1⁄2 kg chicken piece (wings, thighs, drumsticks, any mixture of these will do)
• 1⁄2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well, preferably with your hands.
2. You could cook immediately, but if possible leave to marinate overnight for a more developed flavour.
3. Before cooking, preheat oven to 220°C.
4. Place chicken peices on an oven tray.
5. Place tray in oven, reducing temperature to 180°C.
6. Brush the chicken occasionally using the remaining marinade, throughout the cooking period. The chicken will be cooked after around 40-50 minutes.
7. Serve immediately with steamed rice and juices from the tray.