Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings
I love food, and some days I find myself daydreaming about what I consider to be the perfect foods. Foods that love you unconditionally, no matter how you cook them or serve them. And I do believe that chicken wings are at the top of my list.
Oh sweet chicken wings, how do I love thee, let me count the ways…..sigh. I’ve found a new way to serve my wings that also includes my favorite mixer and childhood friend 7UP.
7UP is so versatile, not only can it be used in your favorite drinks or simply straight up over ice. It makes a delicious marinade and can be found in many families baked good recipes that have been passed down for generations.
I like to start my recipes by gathering all the ingredients I need before I begin. In Chef Speak, we call that a Mise en Place which translates into Everything in its Place.
Experimenting with flavors is a fun way to enjoy your time in the kitchen. And recipes should be thought of as guidelines for you to follow. If you don’t like a certain ingredient or flavor, replace it with something you do like. That’s a sure-fire way to make sure you enjoy the foods you’re cooking. Although there’s a lot to be said for trying new flavors, and the rule of thumb is to try it three times before you decide it’s not for you.
These Garlic Ginger Chicken Wings came together in my kitchen due to some of the ingredients I already had on hand. Don’t be afraid to look in the fridge and see what you can make with what you have. But be creative, step outside the box and experiment.
Marinating proteins is a delicious way to impart flavors to the foods you cook. Some proteins need to marinate longer, but 20-30 minutes is usually enough to add flavor to your what you’re cooking.
For my recipe, I used regular 7-UP, but you can use ginger ale, club soda or sparkling wine.
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Asian Style Garlic Ginger Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup 7UP
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- red pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 bunch scallions- diced with green and white separated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except scallion greens and half of the cilantro) including wings in a large bowl. Let wings marinate for approximately 20 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place wings on a lined cookie sheet with marinade poured over wings. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, or until wings are deep golden brown and crisp.
- Place wings on serving dish, spooning pan sauce over them.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallion greens and serve immediately
Nutrition
Angela
I have made these wings exactly as directed and they are so flavorful, tender, juicy, and crispy. I loved the marinade so much that I used it on turkey wings and steaks. Super delicious.
Grace Garbo
Chef Dennis I tried your Dry Brine Turkey recipe on a 22lbs ordinary supermarket Turkey.
15 mins per lb approximately 5.5 hrs.350° 3hours had past and my turkey was a rich Golden Brown. Internal temp reached 189°!!!
I panicked , how could this turkey cook sooo fast & worst yet be @189°. I had 20 people arriving for A Thanksgiving Dinner that was going to be an EPIC FAIL. I must say to my amazement The Turkey was crisp and moist enough to save with a ‘little’ stock poured over the carved pieces. The people said Amen gobbled up the food and took home take away plates. Im still not certain why it cooked soooo fast but, “Major Props” to you chef Dennis!!! It was delicious. Thankyou sooooo much for your expertise! Chef GRACE
Chef Dennis Littley
hi Grace
when you have time you may want to check your oven temperature to see how close it is to what the oven says and what the actual temp is. I’ve had ovens off as much as 50 degrees and others that were perfectly set. This is one reason I always advise checking the turkey early to see just where the temp is. I’m happy to hear your dinner wasn’t ruined and that you enjoyed the turkey.
Renee
I made these last following the recipe (except no cilantro) and they turned out good and so tasty! No leftovers kind of good. There is nothing I’d change in the recipe and I will definitely be making them again.
Chef Dennis Littley
they are one of my favorite wing recipes! Thanks for the great rating!
Ben
When you say red pepper, do you mean sauce or flakes? In the photo of the ingredients there appears what looks like sriracha.
Chef Dennis Littley
they are crushed red pepper flakes in the recipe but you could add chili sauce if you like
Beth
My husband is making wings tomorrow. I am going to see if I can convince him to use your recipe. They look amazing!
Chubskulit Rose
I use 7up when I make adobo, chicken or pork, it is a really good compliment to the meat and dish in general. It’s also good in making tocino.
Pam
These sound so good! I have actually been craving chicken wings for a while now.
Ricci
I LOVE chicken and am always looking for new recipes! I need to try this asian garlic ginger chicken!
Nichole Arnold
Ohhh I love ginger! I bet my husband and kiddo would both love this recipe. Going to bookmark it!
Lynndee
As an Asian, this is making me drool. 🙂 Definitely going to make this. Thank you for the recipe. Saving it!
Catalina
I want these chicken wings for lunch and dinner every day! They look incredible with all the flavors I go crazy for!
Terri Steffes
The wings look so good. I have to give them a try. I thank you for the new vocabulary, too! Mice en place will now be added to my vocabulary!
Heather
I don’t eat meat, but my family does and they would love this! Maybe I’ll make it for them.
Amy Smith
Can you just come cook for me?! Ha! I am going to have to try this recipe. Sounds delish!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
Those chicken wings look awesome. The combination of garlic and ginger is always a hit! I gotta try this recipe.
Teresa
We are having freinds over next weekend and this looks like a perfect recipe for us. I have been scouring the internet attempting to find something that would work for everyone’s diets and palates, I think I found the winner!
Karen Dawkins
We just got an air fryer and it makes even crispier wings! Great for smaller batches, like when cooking for two. This recipe looks amazing, like all your recipes!
Amber Myers
These look so good! I tend to love anything with garlic. I need to give these a try for sure.
Heather
I’m a wing afficianado. I love Asian wings, but I have never tried using 7up for the sweetener. Interesting!
cait
my husband is a HUGE wing fan but i never thought to make them garlic and ginger! this looks super easy to make too so i might have to grab a few of these for the big game this weekend! thanks so much for such a great recipe!
Alli Smith
I always gather my ingredients before making a recipe too. It makes it so much easier. Your garlic ginger chicken wings look amazing. I need to include these at my next party.
candy
This is something I can make when hubby isn’t going to be around. He loves chicken but the garlic and ginger just tear him up. Rest of us would love this chicken recipe.
Naomi
Just made these!! Absolutely wonderful. Got half still marinating in the fridge (nom nom).
This is definitely my go to recipe for chicken wings now!
Thank you!!!
Chef Dennis Littley
I love hearing that! Thank you Naomi!
Megan Davis
I just made your garlic ginger chicken wing recipes and they turned out great. I love it! Thank you for this Chef Dennis.
Chef Dennis Littley
I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed my wing recipe Megan! thanks so much for the comment
@moredesh
LOOKS AMAZING!
Chef Dennis Littley
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them as much as we did
Maria
These look delicious!! My husband who does not cook has one culinary specialty Filipino chicken adobo. If I ask him to make dinner, surprise! Guess what we are having? Haha. He had to learn for a military school of all things, and his was voted the most delicious. He swears 7up is the trick;) These look super delicious. And we are always looking for new chicken wing flavors!!! He would love that they are somewhat similar to his one-dish-wonder. 😉
kita
Dang Chef! As always these look absolutely amazing! Perfect for a game day appetizer!
FELICIA LINDER
Yes! Especially if the game is Soccer or the game of life. Got to eat.
Kim | a little lunch
Dennis, my hubby is going to love these. (Me, too.) Bonus points for a lil’ leftover 7-Up for his whiskey 7’s and “7 Up Salad.” (Remember that unlikely Jello combo?) Actually, it may pair well with all of the above. 🙂 Personally, your garlic and ginger and “crispy” photos appealed to me. YUM!