My Ultimate Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a basic substitute.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, and sugar syrup is more economical.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Chili paste can be less spicy and more natural, while hot sauce is widely available.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is the most economical.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, and lime juice.

Mix until the marinade is well combined.

Add chicken wings to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.

Let the wings marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

Arrange the marinated chicken wings on the wire rack in a single layer.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through, until wings are crispy and caramelized.

Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add cornstarch to the remaining marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Brush the thickened glaze over the wings during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Remove wings from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and cilantro before serving.

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