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!
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?
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.
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.
Add the wings to the remaining marinade and mix them well.
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.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place the wings on the tray.
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,
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!
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
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes
Marinade
- 1/2 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
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
Natalie
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.
Lizzie Lau
I would eat these over Buffalo wings 100% of the time. I love the Asian flavors of ginger and hoisin sauce.
Kita Bryant
Ugh these look so delicious. I would love to make these for the family; they would devour them!
Denay DeGuzman
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!
Lynndee
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.
Ruth I
Chicken wings are our favorite! We love trying out new recipes like this. Looks so delicious!
Victoria
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.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
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.
Terri Steffes
These look delicious and something I want on my plate very soon. These flavors sound so good and the smell must be very aromatic.
Tasheena
My son is a huge fan of wings. I know he is going to love trying this recipe. It looks so savory.
Mandi
These look absolutely delicious! And I love recreating Disney favorites <3
Brianne Tursi Manz
Oh my goodness! I’m loving these wings already! I can’t wait to make them. I can imagine the citrus flavors!
Sarah Bailey
Oh my gosh, why can’t I reach through the screen and just take one! Don’t these sound just absolutely incredible!
Amber Myers
Oh yum, these look so tasty! I’ve always been a fan of wings. This sounds like a fabulous flavor.
Theresa
Only 20 minutes of marinating? This sounds like a quick and delicious dinner option. We haven’t had wings in a long time, so I am definitely trying your recipe soon. Pinning!
Mitchell A Chaitin
You had me at Chinese. I love all the flavors of their sauces, and this sounds like a great dish! Did I mention that you are my favorite chef?
Karen dawkins
Looking forward to trying this at home! Though, I had to giggle when you said you don’t want people to get bored with your cooking! So many amazing recipes on your site.
Liz Mays
Now this sounds like a really fun dinner. I’m definitely interested in seeing how that marinade tastes.
melissa chapman
Those wings look so good and the sauce is different than any I have tried. I am sure this will be a go to for any wing fan.
Michelle Cantu
I’m so excited to try these wings. They look delicious and fairly easy since I am not the best in the kitchen.
Cindy
I have made these several times. They are delicious. Sometimes I even share. My family likes their wings crunchy and I could not get these crunchy enough for them by just baking. I deep fry the wings first, dip them in the sauce and then bake them for 5 to 7 minutes. My family barely waits for them to cool off before they dive in.
Cindy
I can’t wait to make these. I could just dive into that plate of yumminess. Going to make my own five spice cause I see myself making these OFTEN.
Chef Dennis Littley
They are insanely delicious Cindy, please let me know how you like them!
Cindy
Have my marinade ready as we speak. Need to prepare the wings and in the oven they go. I may not share…lol
Cindy
I have made these several times. They are delicious. Sometimes I even share…lol. My family likes our wings a little crunchy so I deep fry the wings first, cover them in sauce then bake them for about 5-7 minutes. My family doesn’t even wait for them to cool off before diving in.
Cathy White
Made these tonight. They we’re fabulous, huge hit with my family. Definitely a 5 star recipe. Thanks so much!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks for the great review of my wings Cathy and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed them as much as we did!
Anh
Hi, can I use orange juice instead of tangerine/clementine juice? These look delicious!
Chef Dennis Littley
You certainly can, it won’t affect the flavor at all.
Wil
Greatings from The Netherlands! We had an excellent meal with your sticky chickenwings recipe. Thank you and……merry Xmas!!
Wil
Chef Dennis Littley
Thank you so much for your feedback and I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed my Sticky Wings! Merry Christmas!
Kim
These look so good! I agree, I love finding the new flavor profiles of tangerine juice now!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Kim, I love using tangerine juice in my cooking!
Jocelyn Quetoriano
Looks yummy gonna try this soon,Thanks Chef for the recipe.
Chef Dennis Littley
My pleasure Jocelyn, I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Adam J. Holland
Your food always looks great and this is no exception. Is it OK if I make these before football season? Because I really like making wings and society seems to think they’re only football food. Frankly, I think wings would taste mighty fine watching the boys of summer. — Wonderful recipe, man. Thank you!
Chef Dennis Littley
These are anytime wings Adam! Just bring a bib
Dawn Lopez
Ooh this looks amazing! What a delicious way to kick off grilling season! Yum!
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com
This sounds fantastic! Can’t wait to make it myself. Love that you recreated from Disney too.
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Toni, its nice to change up the flavors every now and then!
Katie Moseman
I would love some of these for lunch right now!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Katie, they were were delicious!