Chinese Spiced Drumsticks

Chinese Spiced Drumsticks

From WW “ Your week”

Serves 6 (2 drumsticks each)

3 propoints per serving

For Slimming World the whole recipe is 2½ syns

330ml can diet cola

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder

1 tbsp clear honey (2½ syns)

2 tbsp tomato puree

12 skinless chicken drumsticks

Pour cola into a small pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the liquid has halved in volume.  Tip into a non-metallic bowl and allow to cool before stirring in the remaining marinade ingredients.

Slash the meat on the drumsticks then add them to the marinade.  Leave for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.

Cook over hot barbecue coals turning frequently for about 25 minutes or until cooked through, basting the meat.

Alternatively cook under a grill or in a hot oven, turning occasionally.