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    Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes

    Chinese Sticky Chicken Wings

    Published: May 2, 2019 · Modified: Jun 29, 2021 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!

    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 Chicken Wings

    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
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 357kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes

    Marinade

    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • 2 tbsp clementine tangerine juice or orange juice may be substituted
    • 2 tbsp mirin Chinese cooking wine
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
    • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
    • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
    • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 tsp five-spice powder
    • finely sliced scallions for garnishing
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    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: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 240mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    1. Natalie

      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.

      Reply
    2. Lizzie Lau

      February 04, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I would eat these over Buffalo wings 100% of the time. I love the Asian flavors of ginger and hoisin sauce.

      Reply
    3. Kita Bryant

      February 04, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Ugh these look so delicious. I would love to make these for the family; they would devour them!

      Reply
    4. Denay DeGuzman

      February 04, 2020 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      When I think of Game Day, I think of delicious chicken wings. Your special recipe looks amazing! I look forward to trying it this weekend. It’ll be a big hit!

      Reply
    5. Lynndee

      February 04, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Those wings look so good. I’m going to follow your recipe the next time I’m going to prepare chicken wings. Never tried those sticky wings before.

      Reply
    6. Ruth I

      February 04, 2020 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      Chicken wings are our favorite! We love trying out new recipes like this. Looks so delicious!

      Reply
    7. Victoria

      February 04, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Your site is just filled with yummy recipes. This recipe also doesn’t disappoint. I’ll definitely have to incorporate it into my meal plan.

      Reply
    8. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      February 03, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      These chicken wings look so delicious! I love that they’re made with hoisin sauce and oyster sauce. Those two ingredients always impart such a tasty flavor to my stir-fry dishes.

      Reply
    9. Terri Steffes

      February 03, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      These look delicious and something I want on my plate very soon. These flavors sound so good and the smell must be very aromatic.

      Reply
    10. Tasheena

      February 03, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      My son is a huge fan of wings. I know he is going to love trying this recipe. It looks so savory.

      Reply
    11. Mandi

      February 03, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      These look absolutely delicious! And I love recreating Disney favorites <3

      Reply
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