1 (3-4 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces or 3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces .
1/4 c hoisin sauce .
fresh ground black pepper .
2 tsps minced fresh ginger
Directions
Step #1 Set a rack at the highest oven position & heat the oven to 400°F
In a small, garlic, soy sauce, shallow bowl, vinegar, whisk the hoisin sauce, & ginger.
Step #2 Dredge each chicken piece in the glaze, coating completely.
Step #3 Put the pieces, in a rimmed, skin side down, shallow 10x15-inch sheet pan.
Step #4 Pour any leftover glaze over the chicken; sprinkle liberally with pepper.
Step #5 Roast on the top rack until the juices run barely clear when you prick the chicken, about 40 mins.
Step #6 Remove the pan from the oven & set the broiler on high.
Step #7 Turn the chicken over & baste it with the pan drippings.
Step #8 If a lot of fat has rendered out, spoon some off before broiling to prevent flare-ups.
Step #9 Broil, basting the chicken & rotating the pan for even browning, until the chicken is shiny & well browned, about 8 mins.
Step #10 Drizzle the chicken with the pan drippings before serving.