Saturday 2 June 2012

Soy glazed Chicken with steamed greens

Skin 3 chicken drumsticks or thighs & make 2 long slice cuts in each so they will soak up juices. Heat 1tbsp oil in a wok & place chicken in turning just to seal meat. Place finely chopped garlic, ginger & red chilli with seeds (amount to your taste) on top of chicken & a handful of finely diced spring onions then 2tbsp dark soy sauce & 2 tbsp water.  Place lid on wok & turn heat down to simmer for 10 mins.

Place washed veg in order: a handful of chopped kale; arrange evenly on top: 1 diced celery stick, small florets of broccoli & 1 asparagus stick (cut into 4) & a handful of  sliced green beans into a steamer.  If using microwave steamer cook for 5 mins for al dente or 6 mins if you prefer well cooked veg.

Arrange washed uncooked baby spinach leaves on a plate, top with cooked veg then chicken mixture.  Drizzle with warmed runny honey, extra chopped chilli & raw spring onions to garnish.

If you like even more healthy greens serve with a salad – cut cucumber & spring onions into bite size pieces & dress with a mixture of  1 clove garlic, 1 deseeded chopped chilli, 1tbsp each of rice wine vinegar, light soy sauce & sesame oil with half tsp sugar.