Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1tsp chinese 5 spice
  • 50ml vegetable oil
  • Macphie Demi-Glace
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 100g fresh ginger
  • Limes zest
  • Lime juice
  • 100g honey
  • 100g dark soy sauce
  • Spring onions thinly sliced
  • Red chilli thinly sliced
  • Crispy onion

Method

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 3, place into a suitable container, add some of the finely grated garlic, Chinese 5 spice and vegetable oil, mix thoroughly and cover with cling film then marinade in the fridge overnight.

  2. To make the glaze, In a suitable saucepan add Macphie Demi-Glace, the rest of the finely grated garlic, fresh finely grated ginger, lime zest and juice, honey and dark soy sauce. Over a low heat bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 mins, allow to cool.

  3. Using soaked bamboo skewers, skewer 5/6 pieces of chicken thigh onto each skewer.

  4. Brush the skewers with some of the glaze.

  5. Grill the skewers under a grill until cooked through and evenly caramelised.

  6. Once cooked, brush over the remaining the glaze.

  7. To serve finish the skewers with spring onions, chillies and crispy onions.

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