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Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

Tender chicken wings glazed in a sweet-savory maple-soy sesame sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes either all wingettes, all drumettes, or a combination
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger paste or 1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • scallions or green onions 2, thinly sliced at an angle, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place two resealable 2-gallon plastic bags inside one another to protect against leaks, then set aside.
  • Pat the chicken wingettes and drumettes dry with paper towels and season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • In the inner bag or a bowl, combine minced garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger paste, and crushed red pepper; pour in the mixture and add the chicken.
  • Seal the inner bag, squeeze out excess air, then seal the outer bag around it and turn several times to coat all pieces with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to marinate.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425°F and line a medium baking dish with parchment or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer with a little space between pieces and pour any excess marinade over them.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each piece and brush with pan drippings to coat.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and continue baking another 10–15 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and caramelized and the wings are cooked through (total bake time about 30–35 minutes).
  • Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish with sliced scallions or green onions, and serve.

Equipment

  • resealable plastic bags (2)
  • Baking dish or sheet
  • Parchment paper or nonstick spray
  • small bowl or measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Tongs or spatula
  • small skillet (optional for toasting sesame)

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, place them under the broiler for a minute or two.
  • To toast sesame seeds, heat a small skillet over medium and cook seeds, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.