Lemon & five-spice chicken

• lemons↗2 2
• 3 tbsp light muscovado sugar↗
• thumb-sized piece ginger

  shredded (no need to peel)

• garlic cloves↗2 2

  crushed

• 5 tbsp soy sauce↗
• ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder
• splash dry sherry

  or dry white wine

• chicken thighs↗8 8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Juice 1 lemon and cut the other into slices. Put in a large food bag along with remaining ingredients and shake well to coat. leave for 10 mins (or up to 24 hrs if making ahead).

2. 2

   Heat the grill to high or fire up the barbecue. lift the chicken out of the marin ate, shake off excess, then cook under a grill or on a barbecue for 20 mins, spooning over the marinade every few mins. Turn occasionally, until cooked through and dark golden brown. Great served with new potatoes and a green salad.