Honey Ginger Wings

• 2 pounds of wings or 20-24 mix (wings and drumettes separated)
• 1½ tablespoons ginger, minced
• 1½ tablespoons garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2½ tablepsoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

For Garnish

• sesame seeds

1. Remove tips and separate wings from drumettes.
2. In a large stasher bag(can use zip-lock) or bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Whisk to combine brown sugar and honey well. Add the wings and mix well, coating each wing with marinade.
3. Place bowl or bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 3-5 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Set wire rack in baking sheet.
5. Reserve the marinade and place wings on wire rack, leaving space between each one. Roast for 35 mins or until lightly browned.
6. Pour marinade in a sauce pan and bring to a light simmer. Cook for 3 mins and turn off heat.
7. Once wings are lightly browned, brush each one with marinade, then flip each wing and cook for an additional 35 mins or until lightly browned.
8. After last browning, brush the wings one last time and bake for 10 mins.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.

Enjoy!