Chilli and Mandarin Caramel Chicken

Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Finely grated zest and juice of 2 mandarins, plus 2 extra mandarins, peeled and segmented
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- Steamed Asian greens, to serve
Method
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1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Line a roasting pan with baking paper.
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2. In a small bowl, combine oil, chilli powder and mandarin zest. Rub over chicken. Season to taste. Arrange in a single layer in pan.
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3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
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4. Meanwhile, combine sugar, water and half of the mandarin juice in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high. Boil, uncovered for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened and lightly golden. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining mandarin juice and soy. Stir in mandarin segments.
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5. Spoon mixture over chicken and serve with steamed Asian greens.
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Tip: To make this gluten free use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.