Soy Honey Chicken Wings are perfectly sticky and sweet. Great for game day snacking, or pair with a salad for an easy dinner.
Soy honey chicken wings are a "must" whenever football is on the agenda. Even though I have lamented that we have spent many of our weekend hours watching football over the past couple of weeks, I feel I must confess. I genuinely look forward to an afternoon on the couch, watching some bone-crunching tackles and the finesse of a well-tuned offense.
It's not just the gratuitous snuggle time with my boys. It's not just the snacks. Well, maybe it's the snacks a little. Rather, I am a sports lover, through and through. My girlfriends just shake their heads when I start talking about who's got the best defense or what NHL team is on the road to the Stanley Cup.
Even though the outcome of one game will not change the state of the world, it gives us the opportunity to escape from these realities for a few hours. There's something to be said for that.
With the Super Bowl on the horizon, I am putting together a list of game day snacks that will keep the troops happy while watching the game. Since fist-pumps and high-fives are an integral part of the game, snacks that require only one hand to eat are essential.
A variation of this chicken wing recipe has been in my recipe box for many years, generously given to me by an old friend in Vancouver. Tossed in a sauce made of soy sauce, honey, and ginger, these wings offer an enticing balance of sweet and salty.
How to make Soy Honey Chicken Wings:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, canola oil, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, and chopped fresh ginger.Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and let gently simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Place the chicken wings (split) in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken wings and toss gently until all of the wings are coated.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the skin on the wings begins to darken, turning the wings occasionally, about 1 hour. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve.
Other game day recipes:
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Nachos
Baked French Fries with Garlic & Parmesan Cheese
Turkey Pesto Tortilla Roll Ups
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Low-Carb Shrimp Dip
Soy Honey Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 4 pounds chicken wings & drumettes
- Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 scallion chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, canola oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and let gently simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Place chicken wings, split, into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken wings and toss gently until all of the wings are coated.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the skin on the wings begins to darken, turning the wings occasionally, about 1 hour.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Susan
Trying this one tonight with drumsticks. Hopefully just as scrumptious
Hope
Made these today and I'm a huge fan; such a great mix of flavors! I marinated my wings in buttermilk and ginger for 12 hours while I went to work and I got such a nice, juicy result. Cheers on the great recipe; thank you!
Mrs. L
Love chicken wings...great for football parties AND hockey parties!
Anonymous
Great recipe!
I tried my own twist and marinaded them over night in a bowl.Apparently I used too much honey but that made it just right.
Thanks!
Greetings from Josh
Barbara Bakes
I think having boys you get to be a sports fan even if you didn't plan on it. Your wings look sticky and delicious! Such a beautiful bowl!
CherylK
That picture alone sold me! But the recipe sounds easy and that's another plus. Thanks.
ncl117
these look so good - i can imagine myself on the couch snacking on these - i love the sesame seeds on top too, a great touch!
wasabi prime
Again, bless you for baking the wings. Not that I don't like the texture of fried, but I just don't do it at home -- so messy! It's encouraging to see the same yummy results can be achieved through oven methods!
Claudia
I make almost that exact recipe. It is delicious, gets scarfed up, is easy and you have the satisfaction of a job well done!
April Cavin
Wing recipes are like shoes-- you can never have too many! This one is a keeper, for sure 🙂
Chris De La Rosa
Superbowl in 2 weeks and I'm hosting my first party. Your wing recipe may just make the menu. looks amazing!
I'll give it a test run this weekend if I can find time to go down to the farmers market for some fresh wings.
happy cooking
chris...
Tasty Eats At Home
I have been craving wings for weeks - not just buffalo-style, either. These would be PERFECT. Yum.
Judy
This is heaven sent -I'm going to be doing this tonight, using boned chicken thighs as I bought a whole lot of those today: I can't wait to taste them! Thanks!
Maria
The hubs LOVES making wings, he is always inviting friends over so he can make them-since I won't eat them:) I will have to have him try your recipe next time around!
Rochelle
We don't do the Super bowl here, but I don't think it matters 'cause these look like they'd be great for just about anything!
Tia
weird, i'm from vancouver and this is almost exactly my fave go to wing recipe! delish!