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Chinese Sticky Wings

These Chinese sticky chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce. The sauce combines soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, garlic, Chinese five-spice, and brown sugar for tons of flavor, with chili flakes adding a little heat. Finish them with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh chili peppers for an easy appetizer or dinner.
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Ingredients

  • Chicken Marinade
  • 1½ –2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • Onion powder to taste
  • MSG or salt to taste
  • Sticky Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • Chili flakes to taste
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1½ tbsp water
  • For Garnish
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh chili peppers sliced

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Add the wings to a bowl and toss with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, onion powder, and MSG or salt. Let the wings marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet or wire rack. Bake for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • While the wings are baking, add soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili flakes, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for a few minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix ½ tbsp cornstarch with 1½ tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 30–60 seconds, or until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
  • Remove the wings from the oven and spoon the sauce over each wing, reserving about ⅓ of the sauce for later.
  • Return the wings to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the wings are cooked through and the glaze becomes sticky and caramelized.
  • Transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss with the reserved sauce until evenly coated.
  • Top with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh chili peppers. Serve immediately and enjoy!