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)

Method

  • 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. 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.