Honey Soy Chicken
Honey Soy Chicken Wings are so easy to make and perfect for game day. Marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, orange juice, and garlic, they're sticky, sweet, savory, and finger-licking, lip-smacking delicious!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings tips removed and halved at the joints
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 thumb-size fresh ginger peeled
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds
- green onions chopped
Instructions
- Wash chicken wings and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a food processor or blender, combine garlic and ginger. Pulse a few times until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, orange juice, sesame oil, and the pureed ginger-garlic. Stir until combined.
- Add chicken wings and marinate in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Drain chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. In a small saucepot over medium heat, boil marinade for about 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking pan.
- Bake in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes. Baste with the marinade and turn. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or chicken lightly browns and a thermometer inserted in the center of chicken reads 165 F.
- Remove from pan and transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Boil the marinade for a few minutes before using it for basting. This is an important step to ensure food safety and to concentrate the flavors as the marinade reduces.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1756mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg