Recipe courtesy of Asian Food Network

Sticky and sweet with a touch of honey, this soy sauce chicken wing recipe is a fan favourite and sure to be the star of the night. 

One of the most versatile meat options, chicken wings can be used to whip up amazing home-cooked snacks that pair deliciously as side dishes, not forgetting the lip-smacking finger foods they make while you have your weekend dose of beers. What makes the sticky honey soy chicken wings so irresistible lies in its glaze, used to marinate the wings before cooking them in the oven. The glaze couples light soy sauce with sticky honey as well as hints of garlic and ginger.

These sweet yet slightly salty, crispy wings are bound to satisfy your chicken fix.

1. Preheat oven and season chicken wings

While soy sauce is a necessary ingredient used in this recipe (we have used two tablespoons), the sweetness of the honey balances the saltiness of the glaze, topped with a hint of spice offered by the grated ginger and chopped garlic.

If you prefer to reduce the salt content in your dish, you can choose to season the chicken wings with pepper and oil only.

How do we make the wings spicier?

If you are cooking the dish for guests who prefer a hot kick to their wings, you can consider adding a teaspoon of chilli powder or chilli flakes when marinating the chicken with the glaze. Should you want to retain the flavours of the original recipe, you can serve chilli sauce with the wings for those who would like to add their preferred level of spice to each bite.

Can I reheat the wings in the microwave?

If there is a need to reheat the chicken wings, we would advise you to put them back in the oven instead of the microwave. However, ensure the oven is not too hot as that could charr the wings and affect the sticky consistency. The wings are best eaten when served hot and fresh from the oven.