Most Hongkongers just go to the siu mei (roast meat) shop if they want soy sauce chicken, but it’s also easy to make. The fresh local chickens I buy are the perfect size: 1.2kg. If you like ...
until the chicken is browned. Stir in the chilli flakes, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the pak choi and pour in the cornflour and water mixture.
Using a sharp knife, make shallow slits in the top of the chicken legs, and arrange in a shallow dish. Measure all the ingredients for the marinade together in a bowl and stir until combined.