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Honey sesame chicken wings served atop a white serving platter and garnished with additional sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. The platter sits atop a textured yellow surface surrounded by amber drinking glasses, a red and white plate with wooden chopsticks, a beer bottle cap, and a red and white linen napkin.

Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wings

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  • Author: Jess Larson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 12 - 72 hours
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4-6 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes, Snacks, Appetizers
  • Method: Baked, Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These easy Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wings are savory-sweet & lick-your-fingers good!

They start with a teriyaki-inspired sesame marinade made with loads of ginger, garlic, & honey. Bake until tender & juicy, then finish under the broiler to give the sesame wings amazing char & a sticky-sweet glaze.

With just 10 ingredients required, this sesame chicken wings recipe yields maximum flavor with minimal effort. Easy enough for a weeknight & also a perfect party appetizer or game day snack – an all-around win!

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ pounds fresh chicken wing sections
  • ½ cup soy sauce, can sub tamari if gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, can sub light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the honey sesame marinade & marinate the chicken wings: In a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic until well combined. Place the chicken wings in a large resealable bag or airtight container. Pour the marinade over top and toss to coat thoroughly. Seal and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 3 days—the longer the brine, the juicier and more flavorful the wings!How to make sesame chicken wings, step 1: Prepare the honey sesame marinade & marinate the chicken wings. Raw, fresh chicken wing sections marinate in a honey sesame marinade inside of a large plastic container atop a yellow textured surface. The marinating wings are surrounded by a glass spice jar filled with sesame seeds, and fresh ginger.
  2. Baked honey sesame wings prep: At dinnertime, preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack positioned in the top third. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up. Arrange the chicken wings in a single, even layer on the baking sheet, pouring any remaining marinade over top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.How to make baked sesame wings, step 2: Prep the chicken wings for baking. Chicken wings sections that have been marinated in honey sesame marinade are spread out across an aluminum foil lined baking sheet in a single layer. The baking sheet sits atop a yellow textured surface.
  3. Bake the honey sesame chicken wings: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to encourage even browning. The wings are done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a drumette registers 165°F.Baked honey sesame chicken wings are spread across an aluminum foil lined baking sheet in a single layer. The baking sheet sits atop a yellow textured surface.
  4. Optional: Finish under the broiler: For extra caramelization, transfer the wings to the rack under the broiler. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until beautifully browned and glazey.
  5. Serve: Let the wings cool slightly, then garnish with green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy!Honey sesame chicken wings served atop a white serving platter and garnished with additional sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. The platter sits atop a textured yellow surface surrounded by amber drinking glasses, a red and white plate with wooden chopsticks, a beer bottle cap, and a red and white linen napkin.

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Notes

10-Minute Meal Prep: Nearly all of the active prep work for these baked honey sesame chicken wings happens during the marinade step. Up to 3 days in advance, marinate the wings according to Step 1 of the Recipe Directions. Then, at dinnertime, all that’s left to do is preheat the oven and bake—easy! (10 minutes active prep)

Find it online: https://playswellwithbutter.com/honey-sesame-chicken-wings/