Sesame-Maple Chicken Wings

Kymmarie's Note:

Finger licking, sticky and only slightly sweet. Preparation time does not include marination.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 40 wing se ...

• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 4 lbs chicken wings, cut at joints, end tips discarded
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in processor or blender and puree. Place chicken wings in large bowl. Pour puree over. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.).
2. Position rack on top third of oven and preheat to 375°F Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Arrange chicken on large jelly roll pan and bake 25 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake 15 minutes. Brush chicken with half of marinade and bake 7 mintues. Turn chicken over and brush with remaining marinade. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake until chicken and sesame seeds brown, about 7 minutes.
3. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.