Description
Crispy, sticky, and perfectly balanced, these honey glazed chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing delight that brings together sweet, savory, and a hint of spice in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and place a wire rack on top.
- Prepare the Wings: Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Marinate the Wings: Add the chicken wings to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Arrange on Rack: Place the marinated wings on the wire rack in a single layer, discarding any leftover marinade.
- Bake: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Glaze the Wings: In the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the wings with any remaining marinade to enhance their flavor and stickiness.
- Remove from Oven: Once cooked through, remove the wings from the oven and let them cool for about 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the wings for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
Marinate for up to 24 hours for a deeper, more robust flavor profile. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure it is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: chicken wings, honey glaze, appetizer, easy dinner, party food