Ingredients
8 large chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil or rapeseed, sunflower or olive oil
1 tbsp clear honey
1 tsp five spice powder
1 tbsp sesame seeds or toasted wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 tbsp freshly chopped chives (optional)
Waldorf salad:
2 eating apples
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 celery sticks, chopped
55g/2oz raisins
350g/12oz cooked brown rice
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2. Remove all the skin from the drumsticks and trim away any excess fat. Using a sharp knife, cut the flesh in diagonal slices on both sides.
3. For the coating, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and five spice powder.
4. Arrange the drumsticks in a small non-stick roasting tin or on a non-stick baking sheet. Brush half the coating over the chicken and bake for 15 minutes. Turn over the drumsticks and then brush again. Continue to bake for a further 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
5. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds or breadcrumbs and allow to cool completely.
6. Sprinkle with the chopped chives, if using, wrap and chill. Serve with salad.
For the Waldorf-style salad:
1. Core and chop the eating apples and toss in the lemon juice. Mix with the celery, raisins and brown rice. Put into sealable containers.
