Description
These ginger honey chicken wings are sticky, savory-sweet, and full of bold flavor. Marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey, then baked until caramelized and golden, they’re perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Chopped scallions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and vegetable oil.
- Add chicken wings to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
- Arrange marinated wings on the rack in a single layer, reserving the marinade.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- After 20 minutes of baking, brush wings with the thickened marinade. Return to oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, turning once and brushing with more glaze, until wings are browned and sticky.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier wings, broil during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor depth.
- You can double the glaze and use some for dipping.
- Substitute tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
