Honey & soy chicken with sesame broccoli

• soy sauce↗3 tbsp tbsp
• honey↗3 tbsp tbsp
• oil2 tbsp tbsp
• garlic & ginger paste↗1 tbsp tbsp
• skin-on chicken thighs↗8 8
• large head broccoli↗1 1

  cut into florets

• sesame seeds↗1 tbsp tbsp
• rice↗

  to serve (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the soy, honey, 1 tbsp of the oil and ½ tbsp garlic & ginger paste in a bowl. Pour over the chicken thighs and leave to marinate if you have time, but don’t worry if not – they will be delicious either way. Tip the chicken with all the marinade into a roasting tin, skin-side up. Cook for 45 mins until sticky and the skin is crispy.

2. 2

   When the chicken has 15 mins left, start cooking the rice following pack instructions, if using, and heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Add the remaining garlic & ginger paste, sizzle for 1 min, then tip in the broccoli along with a splash of water. Cover and cook for 10 mins until tender, then take the lid off, tip the sesame seeds into the pan and give everything a good toss around. Season. Serve with the chicken, and all the caramelised bits from the bottom of the tin.