Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

Gourmet May 2006
















1 Large Garlic Clove
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Teaspoon Asian Sesame Oil
Pinch Cayenne
3 Pounds Chicken Wings
1 1/2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1 Scallion, finely chopped

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large shallow baking pan (17 by 12 inches) with foil and lightly oil foil.

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife. Transfer garlic paste to a large bowl and stir in soy sauce, hoisin, honey, oil, and cayenne. Add wings to sauce, stirring to coat.

Arrange wings to a large serving bowl and toss with sesame seeds and scallion.