Description
Easy sticky Asian chicken wings baked in the oven until caramelized and tender, tossed in a sweet-savory marinade with garlic, ginger, and soy.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats-* see notes) Use fresh or frozen.
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons ginger root, sliced
- 8-10 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos
- 1/4 cup orange juice (or pineapple juice)
- 3 tablespoons gochjang chili paste, or chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey or hot honey
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Make the marinade. Place the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until combined. Alternatively, grate the garlic and ginger and stir everything together in a bowl.
- Marinate the wings. Place the wings in a bowl, toss to coat well, and marinate. Longer is better for flavor 12-24 hours in the fridge, but in a pinch, 30 minutes will work too.
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Bake. Using tongs, place the chicken wings on a parchment-lined sheet pan, saving any excess marinade. (Place the extra marinade in a small saucepan on the stove -you’ll use this for basting). Bake the chicken wings on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes, then turn them over and bake for roughly 15-20 more minutes (or longer, depending on the size). Internal temp should reach 165F.
- Baste. While the chicken bakes, bring the extra marinade to a boil, simmer for a couple of minutes, and turn off the heat. Using a brush, baste the chicken wings (skin side up) during the last 5-10 minutes of baking to let them caramelize slightly. I like to turn my convection on here (or broil). Taste test one for salt, add more if necessary.
- Serve. Place on a platter with any remaining marinade (make doubly sure you’ve simmered it first). Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chives.
Notes
Chicken Wings- I always look for organic “drumettes” or “flats” sometimes called “party wings”- not the whole wing. Mary’s Organic Party Wings, or something like this. These are much easier to cook and eat than a whole wing!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wings
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 861 mg
- Fat: 10.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 8.2 mg
