Ingredients

  • 20 to 25 chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asian chile paste
  • Salt and pepper
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray

Method

  • Prepare the wings by cutting through the joint to make 2 pieces.
  • Snip off the tips.
  • Put the wings in a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
  • Combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chile paste in a small bowl, and whisk well.
  • Brush liberally on the chicken wings, turning them to coat both sides.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.
  • Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable-oil cooking spray.
  • The coals should be moderately hot.
  • Grill the wings, turning with tongs 3 to 4 times and brushing with any remaining glaze during the first 10 minutes of grilling or until cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.