Recipe
for family meals :
 This
recipe for Chicken Teriyaki Thighs has been reproduced
courtesy of Great
British Chicken
At
the heart of the Great
British Chicken message is a passion for the
importance of buying British chicken as it assures the
consumer of a certain standard whilst supporting UK
produce. Its remit is to educate British consumers about
the benefits of buying British chicken and how to identify
it as such by looking for the Red Tractor and Union
Jack on packs oc chicken or by asking their butcher.
Great British Chicken wants people to be able to make
an informed choice about the chicken they buy.
Chicken is the UK's favourite meat - it accounts for
43% of all the meat we eat in this country. This should
come as no surprise: not only is chicken tasty, versatile
and easy to prepare but it is also higher in protein
and lower in fat than red meat, making it a nutritious,
healthy choice that will tempt the whole family's tastebuds.
 Sporting
legend Sally Gunnell, who still holds the 400m hurdles
world record, is a big fan of British chicken.
“As
an athlete, it was essential to eat lots of fresh, good
quality, nutritious foods and chicken was one of my
staple ingredients. Not only is it lower in fat than
red meat, it’s also higher in protein – which
gives you energy.
“I’m
not competing anymore – apart for fun – but
I’ve maintained these healthy eating habits throughout
my life and try to feed my husband and three young sons
a balanced, nourishing diet.”
As
a parent, and the daughter of a poultry farmer, Sally
is passionate about knowing where her meat comes from,
and supports local producers wherever possible.
“We
eat chicken at least three times a week, and only British
will do. I ask my butcher, or if I'm in the supermarket
I always look for the Red Tractor and Union Jack. That
way I know the chicken was produced to high standards
and can be traced back to the British farm it cam from."
See
the web site for further information - Great
British Chicken
 Love
chicken . . . buy British
Choose chicken with the Red Tractor and Union Jack on
pack and you'll know it was produced to high standards
and can be traced back to the independently-checked
British farm it came from. Or ask your butcher if it's
British.
Quick
and easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for barbecues
and al fresco dining. The tangy sauce can also be used
with drumsticks or cubes of chicken speared on kebab
sticks.
Ingredients
for Chicken Teriyaki Thighs
4 x British chicken thighs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Demerara sugar
2 tbsp dry sherry
1 tsp finely chopped fresh root ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
Method
for Chicken Teriyaki Thighs
 Place
the chicken thighs in a dish.
- Combine
the soy sauce, sugar, sherry, ginger and garlic, pour
over the chicken and mix together. Cover and chill
overnight.
- Preheat
the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
- Put
the thighs and sauce into a single layer in a roasting
tin. Bake in the oven for 40 - 45 minutes, turning
halfway through.
-
If barbecuing the thighs, cook over medium hot coals
for 35 - 40 minutes, turning regularly.
-
Serve with roasted tomatoes and warmed tortilla wraps.
Top
tip:
When
BBQing, always make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly
before eating. To check this, pierce the plumpest
part of the flesh and make sure the juices run clear.
If not, cook further.
Serves
4
Great
British Chicken
Published
with permission of Great
British Chicken
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