Sweet & Sticky Chicken

Cook time : 50mins
Serves 2
Per serving : 557kCal / Carbs 51g / Protein 50g / Fat 17g

Ingredients

1 tsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ginger paste
75g basmati rice
125ml water
4 chicken thighs, skin removed
4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add the olive oil, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Next, add the rice, water and sprinkling of salt. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the water has absorbed.
  • Next, pour the sweet chilli sauce into a medium-sized bowl and coat the thicken thighs. Place chicken on the baking tray and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, steam the broccoli either in a steaming basket on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, bring a grill plate to high heat and brown the top side of the chicken for 1-2 minutes.
  • Divide rice on two plates and top with chicken and broccoli.