Lunch: Alain's Sweet and Spicy Asian Drumsticks

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health benefits of Alain's Sweet and Spicy Asian Drumsticks

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
12 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large saute pan set over medium-high heat, place the orange juice, pineapple juice, orange zest, garlic, ginger, green onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and red pepper flakes. Bring the pan to a boil and stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid has reduced to a thick syrup, about 20 minutes. Season the drumsticks with the Essence and salt. Place on a sheet pan or casserole and drizzle liberally with the glaze. Place the casserole in the oven, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized, about 40 to 45 minutes. To serve, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and the sesame seeds. Serve with any unused glaze on the side.

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