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    Home » Asian

    Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

    Published: Jul 1, 2021 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Genevieve

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    Juicy, sticky, garlicky and best of all, using only 5 ingredients! These crowd-pleaser baked soy garlic chicken wings are solid side dishes to any meal and the perfect party appetiser. With plenty of sauce to go around!

    Love a good finger-licking good sticky glaze? Also check out my flavour-packed Asian Pork Meatballs, another easy party food. For something more substantial, these Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks are the solution to a fuss-free weeknight dinner!

    Close up of cooked wings sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds
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    • More delicious side dishes

    Ingredients

    Ingredients required for this recipe, labeled
    • Brown sugar is preferred over white due to its molasses content, making the wings super yum. Substitute: honey
    • Oil a little oil will help the wings to blister nicely in the oven when baking.
    • Soy sauce is the key ingredient here to add a tone of umami flavour to the chicken wings!

    Step by step instructions

    Just 5 minutes of preparation time, these sticky garlic soy chicken wings are incredibly simple to make!

    Nowadays you can easily find pre-marinated chicken wings at major supermarkets. But you know what, nothing beats homemade marinades. The flavour is always richer. Plus, this marinade recipe is super easy!

    6 pictorial step by step instructions to make this recipe

    The key to juicy and flavour-packed wings is making sure you allow at least 30 minutes (ideally overnight for best results!) of marinating time.

    To marinate the chicken wings, combine marinade ingredients then mix through chicken wings. Cover and pop it in the fridge to marinate.

    About 15 minutes before you're ready to bake, take the chicken wings out of the fridge to bring it up to room temperature. This will allow even cooking.

    Freshly baked soy chicken wings on a lined baking tray

    When grilling, place the tray on the top shelf of the oven, as close to the grill as possible. This will help blister, lightly char the chicken wings and at the same time, reduce and thicken the sauce. Therefore, more flavour. The deeper the colour, the richer the flavour.

    Just be mindful to not leave the wings under the grill/broiler for too long as this can overcook the wings which can dry out and lose its juiciness!

    To make your life easier, line the baking tray with baking paper. This save you from having to scrub stubborn bits off the tray.

    Tips for making this perfect every time

    • Marinate the chicken wings for at least 30 minutes to get all the flavours into the wings. The longer the better, overnight would be perfect.
    • Take the wings out of the fridge 15-20 minutes before baking to allow the wings to come up to room temperature. This will allow even cooking.
    • Bake the wings in a single layer on the baking tray. Never overlap to ensure the skins get evenly blistered and lightly charred.
    • Baste the wings after 15 minutes to get as much flavour onto the skin as possible. This is key to getting the sticky sauce to stick onto the wings!
    • Use high-quality soy sauce for a richer, more intense umami (savoury) flavour!
    • If in doubt, more garlic. This recipe calls for 5 cloves of garlic but cloves vary in size so if in doubt, more garlic is always a good idea!
    Sticky, saucy baked wings on a white plate

    If you're feeling fancy, sprinkle these mouthwatering sticky garlic soy chicken wings with sesame seeds and finely sliced spring onions for garnish. Non-negotiable if you're entertaining or cooking to impress 😉

    Good to know (FAQs)

    Do I need to flip the chicken wings when baking in the oven?

    Yes! This step is very important to ensure the skin on both sides blisters and get lightly charred. This will help add more flavour to the chicken wings!

    How long can I marinate chicken in the fridge for?

    Ideally overnight, otherwise, up to 2 days (48 hours).

    Leftovers/freezing

    Cooked chicken wings will last up to 4 days in the fridge. Up to 6 months in the freezer, stored in an airtight container.

    Made this recipe? Let me know your thoughts or questions by dropping a note in the comments section below! I'd love to hear from you 🙂

    Enjoy, and don't forget the napkins! - Gen

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    📖 Recipe

    Close up of sticky soy wings on a white plate

    Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

    Juicy, sticky, garlicky and best of all, with only 5 ingredients! These crowd-pleaser oven-baked soy garlic chicken wings are solid side dishes to any meal and the perfect party food. With plenty of sauce to go around! Warning: addictive!
    4.67 from 27 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: honey soy chicken wings
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Marinade time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 390kcal
    Author: Genevieve

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg /2lbs chicken wings

    Chicken wings marinade

    • 5 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon oil canola, sunflower, olive oil are all okay

    To serve (optional)

    • sesame seeds
    • green onions finely sliced
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine chicken wings marinade ingredients then mix in chicken wings.
    • Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes. (note 1)
    • 15 to 20 minutes before you're ready to cook, take the wings out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature. (note 2) Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C/400°F fan-forced).
    • With a pair of tongs, place wings onto a lined baking tray in a single layer (no overlapping) and bake for 15 minutes on the middle shelf of the oven. Reserve excess marinade.
    • Take the wings out of the oven, baste with reserved marinade. Place wings back into the oven, change oven setting to grill/broil on high (or 230°C/450°F) and grill for 5 minutes on the top shelf. (note 3)
    • Take the wings out of the oven again, turn wings over and grill for 5 more minutes or until the chicken skins blister and lightly charred.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Note 1. Marinate the chicken wings for at least 30 minutes to get as much flavour into the wings as possible. For best results, marinate the night before, up to 48 hours.
    Note 2. Take the wings out of the fridge 15 minutes before baking to allow the wings to come up to room temperature. This will ensure even cooking.
    Note 3. Baste the wings about halfway through to get as much flavour onto the skin as possible. This is key to getting the sticky sauce to stick onto the wings!
    Changing the oven setting from oven to grill/broil will allow the wings to char and blister a little which means depth of flavour!
    Leftovers/freezing cooked chicken wings will last up to 4 days in the fridge. Up to 6 months in the freezer, in an airtight container. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.3g | Protein: 29.3g | Fat: 27.6g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Sugar: 4.6g

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    Comments

    1. Genka Todorova

      February 14, 2023 at 5:21 am

      I am commenting here for the first time. I cooked your recipe for chicken wings. It was one of the nicest and easiest dishes, from few ingredients, perfect result. Thanks

      Reply
      • Genevieve

        February 14, 2023 at 11:13 am

        Thank you for sharing Genka, happy to hear you liked it. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Stephan Berg

      March 10, 2022 at 5:40 am

      Habe gestern meine Frau damit überrascht. Wir waren beide völlig begeistert. Ist einfach und schnell zubereitet. Danke für das leckere Rezept.

      Reply
      • Genevieve

        March 10, 2022 at 10:26 am

        Very happy hear it was a hit! Thank you for such a lovely comment Stephan 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mrs L Baker

      January 30, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      4 stars
      Easy and very tasty. Will cook again 👍🏼

      Reply
      • Genevieve

        January 31, 2022 at 9:56 pm

        Thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ross

      August 20, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Like your recipes lots, all easy and tasty. Just an easy one for you, are your tablespoons 15ml or 20ml?

      Reply
      • Genevieve

        August 23, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Hi Ross, thank you so much! It means a lot 🙂 My tablespoons are 20ml (standard Australian measurements).

        Reply

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