Japanese Mum's Chicken
Ingredients[]
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on (the skin is important for flavour, and is so tasty to eat!)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and bruised
- 1 small hot chili pepper, slit open, seeds removed
Directions[]
- Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over a high heat.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove any scum that rises to the surface.
- Increase the heat, turning the drumsticks frequently in the sauce, and cook until the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze.
- Arrange the chicken on a serving platter, remove the garlic clove and chile from the liquid, and spoon the glaze over.