Soy & Sesame Glazed Chicken for the Barbecue

‍Method

Make the Sticky Glaze:

1. Heat the oven to 220°C. Scatter the sesame seeds in a roasting tin and toast in the oven for 2–3 minutes, then tip them into a small bowl to cool, and set aside for plating.
2. Mix all the glaze ingredients together in a bowl,  you may want to add 1 tbsp each of honey and hoisin sauce to get a thicker stickier sauce. 

‍Marinate the Chicken

1. Prepare each drumstick by slashing them in 2-3 places with a sharp knife.
2. Marinate the chicken in the glaze for a minimum of 2 hours but ideally overnight.

Barbecue the Chicken

1. When you're ready, prepare your barbecue.
2. Place the chicken pieces on the barbecue. You're looking to cook them for around 30-40 minutes. Turn and baste the chicken every 8 minutes so the sauce is coating the chicken and you get a deeply caramelised sticky drumstick.
3. If the skin is taking on too much colour, remove from the barbecue and continue cooking in the oven at 220°C.
4. Make sure the chicken is cooked by checking that the juices run clear, fibres are set and the internal temperature reads 75°C.

To Plate:

1. Transfer the chicken to a large serving dish and sprinkle over the toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.