SRIRACHA CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:

1.    1 kg chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks and wings)

2.   3 Tbs.  mayonnaise

3.   2 Tbs. tomato puree

4.   5 Tbs. Sriracha hot sauce

5.   2 Tbs. garlic paste

6.   2 Tbs. ginger paste

7.   2 Tbs. honey

8.   1 Tbs. oil

9.   1 Tbs. sesame seeds (black or white)

    10. Salt to taste

    11. Finely chopped spring onions to garnish

    12. Juice of 1 lemon

METHOD:

1.    Take a large mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, tomato puree ,honey, Sriracha, oil, salt, and garlic and ginger pastes. Whisk well until combined properly.

2.   Then add all of the chicken pieces to the marinade.

3.   Mix thoroughly; making sure each piece is well coated with the marinade.

4.   Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to marinade in the fridge for at least two hours.

5.   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade.

6.   Place the chicken pieces, in a metal oven tray and keep any remaining marinade for basting.

7.   Cook for 30 minutes, at a temperature of 180 degrees centigrade and turn the chicken pieces over after every 10 minutes, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and baste with the remaining marinade. Cook for another 20 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked, then remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken with a squeeze of lemon and finely chopped spring onions.

You can serve this Sriracha Chicken with French fries and if you wish a dipping sauce.

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