FIVE-SPICE STICKY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

prep + cook time 4 hours 20 minutes serves 4

1 tbsp canola oil

8 chicken lovely legs (1kg)

2/3 cup (160ml) hoisin sauce

½ cup (125ml) orange juice

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp sesame oil

1½ tsp chinese five-spice

½ tsp chilli flakes

2 tbsp tomato sauce

4 cloves garlic, crushed serving idea Top with green onion, toasted sesame seeds and coriander, and serve with lime wedges and steamed rice.

1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning, until browned all over. Transfer chicken to a 6-litre (24-cup) slow cooker; add remaining ingredients and mix well.

2 Cook chicken drumstick mixture, covered, on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours) or until tender.

3 Remove chicken from cooker. Transfer sauce to a medium saucepan; boil over medium heat for 8 minutes or until thickened.

4 Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.