Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Sweet, tangy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are baked until caramelized and finished with a sticky glaze. It's an easy oven-baked wing recipe perfect for parties or dinner.
Servings 8 people
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 10 whole garlic cloves halved
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 (4 pound bag) chicken drummettes and wing sections
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the vinegar, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk until the honey has dissolved. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade and set aside.
- Add the rosemary sprigs to the bowl with the remaining marinade.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and mix to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for two hours, stirring about halfway through.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Place the drumettes and wing sections on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Discard the marinade ad rosemary in the bowl.
- Bake until the skin is caramelized and slightly crispy, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- In the meantime, place the reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil.
- Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, then stir it into the boiling marinade. Continue to simmer until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. The sauce will continue to thicken once it's removed from the heat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush on the sauce. Serve the chicken as is or return the chicken to the oven for 5–10 minutes, or broil briefly, until sticky and glossy.
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Notes
- For best flavor, allow the wings to marinate for the full two hours and stir halfway through to ensure even coating.
- Line the baking sheet with foil and grease it well to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- A wire rack placed over the baking sheet can help the wings cook more evenly and promote crispier skin.
- Mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the sauce to prevent lumps.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so avoid over-reducing it on the stove.
- For extra caramelization, return the sauced wings to the oven or place them under the broiler for a few minutes before serving.
- Let the wings rest for a few minutes after baking so the glaze can set before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 5wings | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 320mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
