These Spicy Garlic-Sesame Chicken Wings are tossed in a tangy, sweet, and garlicky glaze, delivering bold Asian-inspired flavors in every crispy, caramelized bite.
Spicy Garlic-Sesame Chicken Wings
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic-chile sauce*
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- Lime wedges, to serve
- Garnish: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion
Instructions
- Cut off and discard wing tips; cut wings in half at joint. Sprinkle salt all over wings. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 hours.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic-chile sauce, vinegar, oil, ginger, and garlic until sugar dissolves.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat.
- Pat wings dry. Add to pan in batches, and cook, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
- Toss together cooked wings and half of soy sauce mixture. Return wings to pan, and cook until browned and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with lime wedges and remaining soy mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.
Notes
*We used Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce.
