Bring some bold flavours to the dinner table with these sticky dragon chicken wings. Coated in a delicious blend of sweet, savoury and spicy flavours, these wings are perfect for sharing with friends, serving at a barbecue or enjoying as a tasty weekend treat.
Inspired by Cooking Good, who create practical recipes that help people cook affordable and enjoyable meals at home, we’ve created our own version using simple ingredients and easy cooking methods.
Ingredients
For the chicken wings
- 1kg chicken wings
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
For the marinade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
For the sticky glaze
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- Sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
Method
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and add the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and chilli flakes. Mix well to ensure the wings are fully coated.
- Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour. For even more flavour, leave them overnight if you have time.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Arrange the wings on a lined baking tray and cook for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the sticky glaze by mixing the soy sauce, honey, sweet chilli sauce and sesame oil together in a small pan. Warm gently until combined and slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked wings through the glaze until coated, then return them to the oven for a further 5 minutes until sticky and caramelised.
- Sprinkle with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds before serving.
For extra crispy wings, pat the chicken dry before adding the marinade and avoid overcrowding the baking tray. These wings also work brilliantly cooked on a barbecue during warmer months.
Why We Love This Recipe
Chicken wings are an affordable and versatile ingredient that can be transformed with just a few simple flavours. This recipe combines warming ginger, garlic and chilli with a sticky sweet glaze to create a dish that’s full of flavour while still being easy to prepare.
Serve alongside homemade wedges, crunchy salad or seasonal vegetables for a delicious meal that’s perfect for sharing.
Top Tip
Recipe inspiration: With thanks to Cooking Good for inspiring this recipe. Their work helps people discover simple ways to cook from scratch, reduce food waste and enjoy good food together.
