2 lbs chicken wings
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sake
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
(don't use powdered ginger)

Cut each chicken wing into 3 parts, separating at the joints. (Freeze wing tips for another use - such as broth.)

In a 13"x9" baking dish, mix remaining ingredients. Add chicken wings and turn to coat well. Let marinate for 1 hour, turning occasionally (Can be prepared in advance. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours.)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake chicken in marinade, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally. Serve warm or cold.

Makes 24 appetizers. About 60 calories each.

Submitted by: Barbara Steele