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This time I cooked them in a frying pan, but you can also use an oven or grill.
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They come out nice, crisp and delicious.
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I gave directions for cooking them in the oven or grill at the end.
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Make cuts in the drumettes with a sharp knife.This is so the flavor will sink in.)
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Finely chop the green onion and ginger.
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Put the drumettes in a plastic bag, add the sake, salt, and pepper, and rub lightly.
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Let sit for about 10 minutes.
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Combine the seasonings and the leek and ginger from Step 3.
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Note: Be sure to add this sauce in Step 8, after the chicken is cooked through!
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If you add it first, it will burn.
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Heat up a frying pan and brown the chicken on all sides.
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Cover with a lid and cook for 8 minutes or longer, depending on the size of the drumettes.
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If they don't seem to be cooking through, add 2-3 tablespoons of sake.
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Pierce the thickest part of the drumettes with a skewer, and if the liquid runs clear, add the sauce from Step 5.
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Simmer down the sauce, while turning the chicken over.
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Add 2 tablespoons of water if the sauce starts to dry up.
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When it starts to turn shiny, it's ready.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy.
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Oven-baked method: Put the chicken drumettes in a plastic bag with the seasonings and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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If you're in a hurry, just rub the seasonings in.
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Drain the marinade and place the chicken on an oven rack, or on an oven tray lined with parchment paper.
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Bake in a preheated oven.
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Pierce the drumettes with a skewer and if the liquid runs clear, they're ready.
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If you prefer a stronger flavor, brush the chicken with the marinade half-way through cooking.
