If you’re in the mood for a super tasty, but light meal, try out our Asian-style sticky chicken recipe with a side of slaw for a pop of freshness!

SERVES 4 // COOK TIME ± 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
For the sticky chicken
8 chicken drumsticks
½ cup sweet soy sauce
½ cup sweet and sour sauce
½ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp sesame seeds, to garnish
For the slaw
½ red baby cabbage, shredded
½ green baby cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
¼ cup raisins
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp wholegrain mustard
Pinch sugar
Salt and black pepper

METHOD
For the sticky chicken
1. Preheat oven to 200ºC.
2. Combine all the sticky chicken ingredients and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
3. Arrange the chicken on a roasting tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting every few minutes.
For the slaw
1. Combine the shredded red and green cabbage, carrots and raisins in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, wholegrain mustard and sugar. Season well.
3. Pour the dressing over the slaw and serve with the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds.

This yummy Asian-inspired sesame-chicken salad dish is budget-friendly, and obviously delicious!