Rachel Khoo's Sticky Malaysian Chicken

By lorik

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• One 1 1/4-inch piece ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup cup runny honey
• 1/3 cup light soy sauce or tamari
• 1 red chile, with seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs (4 of each)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400° F. To make the glaze: In a food processor, blend all the ingredients up to the chicken together until fairly smooth. Place the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan with the glaze, tossing them well to coat. Bake for 45 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.