Glazed Chicken Wings Coated in Sweet Soy Sauce
Ready to dip your digits in finger-lickin' goodness? These Polynesian-inspired wings are just the ticket. Think Hawaiian shirts, tropical drinks, and a whole lotta flavor. Here's how to whip up a batch, perfect for your next backyard bash or tiki bar gathering.
Please note that we're using an oven for cooking, but you can easily grill these wings on a hot barbecue instead. Just be sure to oil your grate before cooking, and adjust your heat to about 375°F.
Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
For the chicken:- 1/4 cup brown sugar- 1/4 cup soy sauce- 2 tbsp sake or dry sherry- 4 cloves garlic, minced- 3 lbs chicken wings, separated into 2 pieces, wing tips removed and discarded
For the sauce:- 1/4 cup brown sugar- 1/4 cup soy sauce- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh pineapple- 2 tbsp sake or dry sherry- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar- 1 tbsp naturally sweetened pineapple juice- 1 clove garlic, minced- 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water
To serve:- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, sake or sherry, and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken, stir to coat, and let marinate for at least 2 hours, up to 12 hours.
- Preheat your oven to broil on high, and position a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack over the foil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and arrange in a single layer on the rack.
- Broil the chicken until the meat starts to pull away from the bone and the skin is golden and crispy, about 12 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
For the sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients (except the cornstarch-water mixture) in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
To serve:
- Toss the cooked wings in the sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
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Want to get even more exotic? Try adding a hint of pineapple juice, hot honey, or calamansi juice for different Pacific island flavor twists. You can also amp up the heat with red pepper flakes or sriracha. Happy grilling!
- These Polynesian-inspired wings, with a recipe that includes soy sauce, sake, and pineapple, are perfect for a backyard bash or tiki bar gathering, allowing you to experience Hawaiian vibes with a whole lotta flavor.
- For the sauce, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, chopped pineapple, sake, white wine vinegar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and cornstarch dissolved in water, then let it thicken and reduce over heat, ready to utilize in the recipe.
- As for the chicken, marinate it in a mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, sake, and garlic for at least 2 hours before broiling it at 375°F in the oven, on a baking sheet with a wire rack, until the meat is tender and the skin is golden and crispy.
- Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the sauce, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and try experimenting with different variations of the recipe, such as adding pineapple juice, hot honey, or calamansi juice for unique Pacific island flavor twists.
