Korean BBQ chicken wings (spicy Korean chicken wing, 닭날개 구이) - Korean street food recipe

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🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile.

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are often more affordable and juicy.

Mix 1/2 cup of milk with 500g (1 pound) of chicken wings, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Mix well and leave for 30 minutes.

Chop 6 cloves of garlic and some ginger.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of red pepper paste, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to make the sauce.

Remove chicken from the milk and coat it in the sauce, mixing well.

Heat a cast iron frying pan over medium heat.

Place the chicken wings in the pan one by one.

Cook for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, for a total of 10 to 15 minutes until well done.

Chop green onions and place them on a plate for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

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