Dragon's Breath Wings

Spicy chicken wings, Chinese style. Delicious hot or cold. Preparation time does not include the time needed to marinate the wings.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 24 wings

Ingredients

• 2  lbs chicken wings, tips removed
•  chopped green onion, for garnish

• MARINADE

• 2  tablespoons  shaoxing rice wine or 2  tablespoons  substitute dry sherry
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon gingerroot, grated

• SAUCE

• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon gingerroot, grated
• 4  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot chili oil or 1⁄4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In large plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients.
2. Add the chicken wings to the bag, give it a bit of a shake, then allow the wings to marinate at least one hour in refrigerator.
3. Drain the wings, and place in one layer on a well-greased baking pan.
4. Bake on the middle shelf of a 400 F oven for about 40 minutes, or until cooked.
5. Mix the sauce ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
6. Arrange wings on a warm serving platter.
7. Pour sauce over wings to completely cover.
8. Garnish with finely chopped green onion.