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Sticky Chinese-style chicken drumsticks

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Total time: 1 hr 15 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these delicious chicken drumsticks which can be made for under £1 per serving.

Ingredients

Chicken drumstick, skinless, raw

12 drumstick(s), edible part

Diet Cola

1 can(s)

Garlic

3 clove(s), crushed

Soy Sauce

2 tablespoon(s)

Root Ginger

1 tablespoon(s)

Chinese 5 Spice

2 teaspoon(s), level

Honey

1 tablespoon(s)

Tomato Purèe

2 tablespoon(s), level

Instructions

1

Put the cola in a small saucepan, bring to the boil and then simmer for 5-10 mins until the liquid has halved in volume. Tip into a non metalic bowl and allow to cool before stirring in the remaining marinade ingredients.

2

Slash th emeat on the drumsticks, then add them to the marinade, leaving them for 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.

3

Cook over hot barbecue coals, turning frequently, for about 25 minutes or until cooked through, basting the meat. Serve with a large mixed salad.

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