Sticky Thai Chicken Wings glazed with a sticky sauce infused with authentic Thai flavours you most probably already have on hand in the kitchen! Just like the Chicken Fajita Salad, the sticky dipping sauce also doubles as your marinade. No need for two separate sauces and extra complications. Just whip up one batch and divide in half; use one half as a marinade while the other half is simmered over stove top until it thickens into the perfect dipping sauce.
A flawless balance of sweet, salty with a hint of spice — but not enough to knock your socks off! What a salad!
So, how was your Valentine’s Day? What’d you do? Who’d you do it wi….never mind.
This is what we did. We ate chicken wings until we passed out. Because sticky wings are absolutely romantic.
I’d be lying if I told you these weren’t dinner on three separate occasions. Chicken wings are normally thought of as an appetiser, but not in this house. In this house, we do things backwards and eat our entrees at dinner time — just larger portion sizes — and dessert as a starter. Like those Red Velvet Churros…maybe. We also, clearly, don’t do themes. Like, for example, most families are super organised and will pair a Thai (in this case) dinner with a Thai dessert. No, not I. That’s way too much information for my head. My family’s lucky they get their clothes washed in time when they need something.
And they’re also lucky to get this type of food on an almost daily basis…am I right? Because who wouldn’t want Thai Chicken Wings?
The special thing about this recipe is that these wings are baked in a sticky sauce and then coated in the same sticky sauce afterwards, with any extra for dipping.
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Weight Watchers Smart Points; 8 per generous serve
- 1 1/2 kg | 3 lbs chicken wings/nibbles (tip removed, drumettes and flats separated)
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes (adjust to your taste)
- 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 4 tablespoons coconut sugar , or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame (or peanut) oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 2 green onions , thinly sliced to serve
- Red chilli flakes
- Generous pinch of salt
- Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F. Lightly spray a large baking tray with cooking oil spray; set aside.
- To prepare the glaze, combine all of the glaze ingredients in a small bowl or jug; whisk until combined. Pour half of the sauce into a small saucepan and reserve for later.
- Trim any excess skin off of the wing edges. Season with salt to taste. Place the wings on the prepared baking tray; pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Arrange the wings in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes.
- While the wings are in the oven, bring the remaining glaze to a simmer on low-medium heat, until the sauce bubbles up and begins to thicken (it should take about 5 minutes).
- Once the chicken wings are cooked on the one side, rotate each piece and bake again for an extra 10 minutes. Change oven settings to grill (or broil) on a medium-high heat setting; baste wings with half of the ready-made glaze and allow to crisp up for a further 5 minutes. They will look golden and shiny from the glaze.
- Once the wings are golden, remove them from the oven and baste again with glaze. Garnish with the cilantro, onion slices, chilli flakes and sprinkle with salt (if needed). Serve with any remaining glaze for dipping!
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Kerry says
OMG! each one of your recipes looks better than the next but its question time again! Can I substitute fish sauce for soy sauce and is the quantity the same. Next, for guests who don’t want to eat with their fingers, can I use breast of chicken cut into cubes and should I follow the recipe exactly the same with the skin on or off? Thank you.
Marci says
Made this and it was fairly simple and REALLY good! I added some sriracha for heat and really enjoyed the sticky wings. Dee-Licious! I can see this being a good party platter dish – low maintenance oven cooking and just turn up the broiler before guests arrive. I had excess glaze, brushed it on a couple salmon filets and they were just as awesome!
Gillian Thompson says
We’ve had these a few times now and they are delicious. I’ve included them on my next week’s weekly meal plan which I’ll be sharing today.
Karina says
Thank you so much Gillian!
Jan says
These look amazing! I’m going to take them for a party next week. What is the best way to reheat these so they still stay sticky? I was thinking microwave but maybe the oven is better??
Gillian Thompson says
Great recipe which i’ve just added to my “more than 20 no sandwich packed lunch ideas” post.
Thank you. gx
Karina says
You’re welcome Bekah! I’m so happy you tried them!
Bekah says
This recipe is absolutely DELICIOUS! I couldn’t find lemon grass and I’m allergic to cilantro and these were still the BEST wings I’ve ever eaten! The only thing I caution is to NOT put them in the crock pot …wanted them to stay warm for New Years party…They lost all that luscious glaze and flavor. This is definitely a keeper! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Karina says
Hi Allie! I only use wings for this recipe, but you can use other chicken pieces if you wish!
Allie says
These look so amazing!! When you cook the wings, do you also add the other chicken pieces? Or is it purely wings?
Karina says
You’re very welcome Lucy!
Lucy @ Globe Scoffers says
Wow these look amazing! Can’t wait to try them, thanks for the recipe. 😃
Karina says
Lol thank you Gerry! I’m honoured!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
Good lord these look amaze balls!!!
Karina says
Thank YOU Chloe! Your feedback is amazing!! I’m so glad you tried these! Xx
Chloe says
Saw this recipe and ran out to get the ingredients right away. So GLAD i did it’s AMAZING!!! Super easy to follow! Quick to prepare as its litterly throwing everything together! This is now my fav chicken dish! You must ALL try! X