Sesame-Maple Chicken Wings

• maple syrup↗1⁄3 cup
• low sodium soy sauce↗1⁄4 cup
• toasted sesame oil↗3 tablespoons
• chili oil1 tablespoon
• fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped↗1 tablespoon
• garlic cloves↗3
• chicken wings, cut at joints, end tips discarded↗4 lbs
• sesame seeds↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 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. 3

   Transfer chicken to platter and serve.