This magical meal is made in a flash but tastes like hours of effort went into it. The classic combination of honey and soy speaks for itself, while sesame fries and Japanese dressing on a crisp salad add an extra twist.
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1 sachet
mixed sesame seeds
(Contains: Sesame; )
1 packet
chicken thigh
1 bunch
spring onion
1 bag
Mixed Leaves
1 packet
garlic aioli
(Contains: Soy, Eggs; )
1
pear
2
Kumara
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
Japanese Dressing
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Gluten(Wheat); May be present: Eggs, Fish. )
1
olive oil
2.5 tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy; )
1 tbs
honey
½ tbs
rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Peel, then cut kumara into fries. Place fries and mixed sesame seeds on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt. Add a dash of water to the tray, spread out evenly, then bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. In a medium bowl, combine garlic, the soy sauce, honey and the rice wine vinegar. Add chicken thigh and turn to coat. Set aside.
Thinly slice pear and spring onion.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Using tongs, pick up chicken and let excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 10-14 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of cook time, add remaining marinade and simmer until reduced slightly.
TIP: The marinade will darken and caramelise, this adds to the flavour!
In a second medium bowl, combine mixed leaves, pear and 1/2 the spring onion. Add Japanese dressing and toss to coat.
Slice honey-soy glazed chicken. Divide chicken, sesame kumara fries and Japanese-style salad between plates. Spoon over any remaining glaze and garnish with remaining spring onion. Serve with garlic aioli.