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Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings

Published: May 2, 2019 · Modified: Apr 4, 2025 by Chef Dennis Littley

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My Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings will be a delicious way to add a new taste experience to your family’s dinner table!

Everybody loves chicken wings and every now and then you need to change up your recipe, experimenting with new and exciting flavors. And my friends this recipe is just what you’re looking for!

hand holding a Chinese Sticky wing with more in the background


 

I love how citrus flavors, especially the different varieties of tangerine and orange juices lend themselves to Asian style dishes.

Although I do love buffalo wings, I like to change things up every now and then so my friends and family don’t get bored with my cooking.

As I was trying to think of a new wing recipe, I remembered the delicious Sticky Chicken Wings I enjoyed at Disney’s Polynesian and did my best to recreate the magic at home….. Mission accomplished!

I do love my chicken wings, try out these other varieties:

  • Smoked Chicken Wings
  • Cajun Chicken Wings
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Table of Contents:
  • What ingredients do I need to Make Chinese Sticky Wings?
  • Where Can I find the ingredients to make Chinese Sticky Wings?
  • Do I have to use all those ingredients to make the wings?
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What ingredients do I need to Make Chinese Sticky Wings?

overhead view of ingredients to make Chinese Sticky Wings

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Chinese Sticky Wings. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the up cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

Where Can I find the ingredients to make Chinese Sticky Wings?

Sourcing Asian seasonings and sauces use to be a difficult proposition. But these days more and more grocery stores are stocking a good variety of the ingredients you’ll need.

But if you can’t find them at your local grocer, try searching for an Asian Market in your area. You’ll be surprised at what you find and on your first visit to an Asian market you’re liable to feel like a kid in a Candy Store (or a stranger in a strange land).

Do I have to use all those ingredients to make the wings?

No, you don’t. If there is something on that list that isn’t appealing, leave it out. Of course if you start leaving too many ingredients out, you’ll end up with pretty bland wings.

The recipe is easy to make and only requires about 20 minutes of marinating.

marinade ingredients in a glass bowl

Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and combine them well.

Reserve half of the marinade to baste the wings with during the baking process.

chicken wings in the bowl of marinade

Add the wings to the remaining marinade and mix them well.

ziplock bag of chicken wings marinating

Or use a Ziplock Bag, either method is acceptable. If you use a ziplock bag, make sure its well sealed and place a plate or bowl under it, just in case it leaks.

Let the wings marinate in the refrigerator for 20-40 minutes.

marinated wings on a sheetpan

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place the wings on the tray.

wings with additional marinade brushed on them on the baking sheet

Halfway through the baking, carefully remove the wings from the oven and brush with the reserved marinade. Return the wings to the oven and let them finish cooking,

 Chinese Sticky wings garnished with sliced scallions on a white plate

The end result are these gloriously delicious and beautiful Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings. Just make sure to cook up enough of these beauties, because once you start eating them it’s hard to stop!

wings on a white platter garnished with sliced scallions

What are you making next time your friends come over? Why not try my Chinese Sticky Wings? I know your friends will love them.

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chinese sticky wings on a white platter with chopped scallion garnish

Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings

Chef Dennis Littley
Everyone loves wings and my Chinese Sticky Wings will rival those from your favorite Asian restaurant!  Make these for your next get together or as a treat for family night.
Updated from Original post->  April 29, 2016
4.82 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lb chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes

Marinade

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon clementine tangerine juice or orange juice may be substituted
  • 2 tablespoon mirin Chinese cooking wine
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • finely sliced scallions for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl or in a ziplock bag and combine well.
    Reserve half of the marinade to baste the wings with during the baking process.
  • Add the wings and allow to marinate for 20-40 mins
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
  • Line baking tray with foil or parchment
  • place the wings on a baking tray and place in the preheated oven.
  • Halfway through the baking, carefully remove the wings from the oven and brush with the reserved marinade. Return the wings to the oven and let them finish cooking,
  • Bake for a total of 40 to 50 minutes until the meat comes off the bone fairly easily and the wings are just starting to char and are a sticky, dark reddish color.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 240mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.7mg
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  1. Natalie says

    February 05, 2021 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I plan to make this for game day this weekend. Looks delicious. I love all the flavors and spices you used here. Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for the lovely recipe idea.

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