Sesame-Maple Chicken Wings

Submitted by kymgerberich

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 40 wing sections

ingredients

• 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.