Chinese Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons szechwan pepper or peppercorns (I used the rainbow peppercorns that you put in a peppermill)
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces and crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange peel, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, minced
• 3 lbs chicken wings (16)

Directions

1. 1

   Toast peppercorns in a small skillet over medium low heat, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Grind peppercorns in a morar and then strain through a sieve. Measure 1/4 teaspoon and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the 1/4 teaspoon ground peppercorns with next 7 ingredients (sesame oil - ginger)in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish or cookie sheet, pouring marinade over chicken, turn. Cover with plastic wrap.

5. 5

   Refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours), turning once.

6. 6

   Bring chicken to room temperature.

7. 7

   Preheat broiler.

8. 8

   Broil 3 minutes or until golden (5-10 minutes).

9. 9

   Turn and continue broiling until done (5-10 minutes), basting with marinade.