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honey glazed chicken wings topped with sesame seeds and cilantro in a bowl
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Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe

Baked honey glazed chicken wings are the perfect blend of sweet, savory and umami flavors. Packed full of vibrant Asian flavors, these chicken wings are finger licking good! Coated in a honey and soy glaze, you're going to love these tangy wings!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For chicken wings:

  • 2 pounds skin-on chicken wings bone-in
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For glaze:

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ soy sauce
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven safe cooling rack on top and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Wash chicken wings, then pat them dry. Place chicken wings on the cooling rack.
    2 pounds skin-on chicken wings bone-in
    chicken wings are placed on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt, black pepper, and paprika until frothy.
    3 egg whites, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp black pepper
    whisking egg whites with spice to make the coating.
  • Brush egg white mixture over chicken wings on both sides.
    brush egg white mixture on chicken wings from both sides.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Flip them halfway through so they bake evenly.
  • While they’re baking, prepare the glossy glaze.
  • In a saucepan add the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, juice of lime, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Mix well.
    Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce is reduced and becomes sticky.
    ½ cup honey, ¼ soy sauce, 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp sesame oil
    add all ingredients in saucepan to make honey glaze.
  • Once chicken wings are baked, let them cool for 5 minutes. Add them in a bowl, then coat with the glaze.
    combine baked chicken and honey glaze in a glass bowl
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
    1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
    sprinkle sesame seeds before serving

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Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg