Lemon, Broccoli & Sesame Roast Chicken
This flavorful chicken dish is a delightful combination of juicy chicken pieces roasted with tangy lemon, fragrant garlic, and ginger. Coated in a sticky sweet-savory glaze made from soy sauce and honey, this dish is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Served alongside vibrant broccoli, this meal is both comforting and satisfying.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg portions, cut into thighs and drumsticks
- 2 lemons , juice of 1, the other cut into 8 chunks
- 200g thin-stemmed broccoli
- 4 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
- thumb-sized piece ginger , finely shredded
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken and lemon chunks in a large roasting tin, season with pepper, then roast for 30 mins until the chicken is turning golden.
- After 25 mins, bring a little water to the boil in a frying pan, add the broccoli, cover and steam for 3 mins until bright green and almost tender, then drain.
- Tuck the broccoli around the chicken, scatter the garlic and ginger over and around the meat, then splash over the lemon juice, soy and honey. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Roast for another 15 mins until the chicken is golden and tender, and juices look sticky. Drizzle with sesame oil, then serve the chicken, broccoli and juices with rice.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 calories
- Fat Content: 23 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 7 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 28 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.35 milligram of sodium
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