Grilled Chicken Wings - Japanese Style

Submitted by Mrs Goodall

"Mark Bittman describes the best Japanese chicken wings as "Salty, sweet and aromatic". This recipe seems easy and tasty!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons mirin (or honey)
• 3 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 piece fresh ginger, one inch piece, peeled and chopped
• 3 lbs chicken wings, wing tips removed, drumettes and wings separated

directions

1. Mix together everything but the chicken wings in a large baking dish. Add the chicken wings and turn to coat, then cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight. Turn the wings occasionally in the marinade.
2. Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the fire should be only moderately hot and the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. If you are going to broil the wings, line your pan with foil.
3. Remove the wings from the marinade and put on the grill or in the broiler. Cook for about 10 minutes on each side, remove from the heat, and serve immediately.

Reviews

[diner524]

I made these wonderful wings for lunch today, along with some Japanese cucumbers. I only made 1/2 of the recipe and left the tips on, as I find that they make for a great way to get the wings a nice char, but keep it off of the grill (directly) and prevent over cooking (burning). Love trying wings that aren't Buffalo wings, so thanks for posting a great alternative!!

 

[lauralie41]

My hubby loves chicken wings so wanted him to give these a try. We marinated the wings for about 6 hours and turned them every hour or so. He grilled the wings on his gas grill and we had a wonderful supper. The chicken was moist, the sauce was a little sweet/salty and clung to the wings which we really liked. The only thing my hubby said was a little less ginger next time. We will make these again! Stacy G thanks for sharing! Made and reviewed for the Culinary Quest 2016 - Japanese Required.