Sticky Plum, Ginger and Soy Chicken Traybake

Sticky Plum, Ginger and Soy Chicken Traybake

A little sweet, a little savoury, this chicken traybake is full of Asian-inspired flavours. Chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant mix of soy, ginger... Read more A little sweet, a little savoury, this chicken traybake is full of Asian-inspired flavours. Chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant mix of soy, ginger, garlic and Chinese five spice, then roasted with red onions until golden. The sweet plums release their juices as they cook, creating a sticky sauce. Puy lentils and Tenderstem broccoli make it a complete meal, all cooked together in one roasting tin. A little sweet, a little savoury, this chicken traybake is full of Asian-inspired flavours. Chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant mix of soy, ginger, garlic and Chinese five spice, then roasted with red onions until golden. The sweet plums release their juices as they cook, creating a sticky sauce. Puy lentils and Tenderstem broccoli make it a complete meal, all cooked together in one roasting tin.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
45 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Soy View all Chilli, Broccoli, Beans, Nutmeg, Legumes, Cinnamon, Puy lentils, Plum, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Sesame, Soy, Chicken, Mace, Garlic
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

50g
Protein
596kcal
Calories
27g
Total Fat
42g
Carbs
15g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
94mg
Calcium
7%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
108mg
Magnesium
26%
 
1370mg
Potassium
29%
 
527mg
Sodium
23%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.1mcg
Vitamin B12
46%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
2mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
278mcg
Vitamin B9
70%
 
74mcg
Vitamin A
8%
 
84mg
Vitamin C
93%
 
3mg
Zinc
27%
 
105mcg
Vitamin K
88%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
18.1mg
Vitamin B3
113%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
545mg
Phosphorus
44%
 
Protein: 50g; Calories: 596kcal; Total Fat: 27g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 15g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 94mg (7%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 108mg (26%); Potassium: 1370mg (29%); Sodium: 527mg (23%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg (46%); Vitamin D: 1.1mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 2mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 278mcg (70%); Vitamin A: 74mcg (8%); Vitamin C: 84mg (93%); Zinc: 3mg (27%); Vitamin K: 105mcg (88%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 18.1mg (113%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 545mg (44%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Soy View all Chilli, Broccoli, Beans, Nutmeg, Legumes, Cinnamon, Puy lentils, Plum, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Sesame, Soy, Chicken, Mace, Garlic
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Ingredients

Serves 4
sesame oil
dark soy sauce
garlic cloves
grated
grated
chinese 5 spice
chicken thigh
(bone-in, skin-on)
red onion
cut into wedges
puy lentils (cooked)
plum
quartered (stone removed)
tenderstem broccoli
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan.

2

In a large roasting tin, mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Chinese 5 spice. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Arrange them skin-side up and season lightly with salt and black pepper.

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