Hoisin-glazed Chicken Thighs

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar (i used regular vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 12 small boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed (about 2lb)
• 1/4 cup scallion, sliced (optional)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Recipe

• 1 1. combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl large enough to hold the chicken. transfer 1/4 cup of the mixture to a small bowl, and reserve for glazing. add the chicken to the bowl, turning to coat. cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 2 2. heat a gril or grill pan to medium-high. grill the chicken 3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. brush with some of the reserved glaze, turn and cook 30 seconds left. move to a platter; shower with the scallions and sesame seeds if you so chose.