Recipe: Sesame Marinated Grilled Chicken

SESAME MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

1 tablespoon Mirin, sweet rice cooking wine
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 chicken, about 3 to 4 lbs. cut into 8 pieces

Briskly whisk the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl until well incorporated. In a large zip lock style bag, place both the chicken and enough of the marinade to cover. You'll have leftover marinade; store it in a glass jar under refrigeration. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours or longer in the refrigerator.

Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire for 45-55 minutes until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife. Turn the chicken often during the cooking time to avoid burning. Baste often while grilling, with the reserved marinade, to ensure a moist and flavorful product.

This dish would be nicely complemented with basmati rice and a nice dry Chardonnay.

Makes 4 servings