Name: Sweet and Sticky Vegemite Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbs sesame oil; 8 chicken drumsticks; 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced; 2 tsp Vegemite; 1/3 cup boiling water; 2 tbs sweet chilli sauce; 2 tbs oyster sauce; 1 tbs kecap manis; 2 tsp brown sugar; 2 tbs rice wine vinegar; 1 long red chilli thinly sliced; 1 bunch steamed Chinese broccoli *to serve; steamed jasmine rice *to serve

by Australia's Best Recipes Team Last updated on 08/05/2021

The unlikely pairing of Vegemite with Asian flavours makes this one-pan chicken dinner a must-make. - Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

1 tbs sesame oil
8 chicken drumsticks
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 tsp Vegemite
1/3 cup boiling water
2 tbs sweet chilli sauce
2 tbs oyster sauce
1 tbs kecap manis
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbs rice wine vinegar
1 long red chilli thinly sliced
1 bunch steamed Chinese broccoli *to serve
steamed jasmine rice *to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Cook chicken, turning, for 5 minutes or until browned all over. Add garlic to pan and cook for 1 minute.
Step 2

Combine Vegemite and boiling water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in sauces, sugar and vinegar. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, turning chicken occasionally, for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is sticky.
Step 3

Serve chicken with Chinese broccoli and steamed rice. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with chilli.