Glossy Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
Crispy-skinned chicken wings glazed with a sticky, umami-rich soy-ginger sauce that clings beautifully to every piece. Ready in under 25 minutes with a glossy finish that screams TikTok.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks scallions (sliced), for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches if needed, sear wings 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.
- 5
Return wings to the skillet and toss to coat. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce clings and looks glossy.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
- microplane grater (for ginger)
- cutting board and knife
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