Description
A glossy, savory-sweet chicken wing recipe with honey, soy sauce, and fresh garlic. Tender drumettes and flats get a sticky glaze perfect for game nights or casual meals, with a balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
4 lbs chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats)
1/2 cup dark honey
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
2 tbsp salted butter (substitute with olive oil)
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl; whisk until smooth
Place chicken wings in a sealed bag, add marinade, and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), line baking sheet with parchment
Arrange wings in a single layer, bake for 25 minutes until glaze forms
In Step 4 (missing from input): Toss wings in sauce, coat with cornstarch blend, and return to oven for final 10-15 minutes until glistening
Notes
Use raw honey for deeper flavor
Blanched sesame seeds add crunch
Olive oil is a valid dairy-free substitute
Optional chili flakes personalize heat level
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (East Asian-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 wings per serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1800mg (varies with soy sauce brand)
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g