Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Oriental honey-glazed chicken

A perfect blend of honey and soy sauce makes a mouth-watering glaze for this Chinese-style chicken. Just don’t tell anyone how easy it was to prepare.

Ingredients
5 chicken quarters
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp clear honey
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
3 spring onions, trimmed and shredded, to garnish
Rice and stir-fried vegetables, to serve

Method of preparation
Step1
preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. using a sharp knife, score the chicken flesh diagonally and put into a shallow roasting tin.
Step2 mix together the soy sauce, honey, garlic and sesame oil, and spoon over the chicken. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes, basting occasionally.
Step3 sprinkle the chicken with the sesame seeds and cook for a further 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Step4 using a slotted spoon, lift out the chicken and serve, garnished with the shredded spring onions, on a bed of rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Our dish is ready to serve

Serves 5
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 40 minutes
Fat per serving 20g
Calories per serving 430

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Today in History (18th of March)

IMPORTANT
In 18th of March 1931, Electronic shaving machine introduced in America.
In 18th of March 1945, America attacked on “Berlin” with the help of 1250 bombers.
BIRTH
In 18th of March 1843, the prime minister of Belgium “Joules H.P.” born.
In 18th of March 1932, president of South Africa “FEDRIC WILLOUM “ born.
DEATH
In 18th of March 1965, the king of Egypt “KING FAROOQ” died.
In 18th of March 0978, the king of “Anglos Saxons” “KING ADVERD” killed.