Hoisin Chicken Thighs

• hoisin sauce1⁄2 cup
• beer↗1⁄2 cup
• grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves↗4

  minced

• soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• packed dark brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)↗8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine hoisin sauce, beer, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Remove 1/2 cup of this mixture and reserve. Add chicken thighs to bowl, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 2 hours or over night.

2. 2

   Prepare grill for direct cooking.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from hoisin mixture and place, skin side down, on lightly oiled grate over medium-high heat. Grill 10 minutes; turn and brush with 1/3 of reserved hoisin mixture. Grill an additional 10 minutes; turn again and brush with another 1/3 of the hoisin mixture. Grill 5 minutes more and turn chicken one last time and brush with remaining hoisin mix. Grill 4 to 6 minutes longer until cooked through and instant read thermometer reads 170°F at thickest part of thigh.