Dark Chicken Wings with Black Sesame Glaze are a delectable combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. The glaze, made with black sesame seeds, soy sauce, and honey, imparts a rich umami taste and a striking dark appearance. These wings are perfect as an appetizer or a game-day snack, balancing crispiness with a sticky glaze. Impress your guests with this unique twist on traditional chicken wings that are as eye-catching as they are delicious. With a simple preparation and bold flavors, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 lbs Chicken Wings (raw) (1,200 calories)
3 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds (144 calories)
3 tbsp Soy Sauce (30 calories)
3 tbsp Honey (192 calories)
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (0 calories)
1 tbsp Sesame Oil (120 calories)
1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated) (2 calories)
1 clove Garlic (minced) (4 calories)
1 tsp Cornstarch (10 calories)
1 tbsp Water (0 calories)
1 tbsp Chopped Green Onion (for garnish) (1 calorie)
Instructions
Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
Make the Glaze: Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant. Grind lightly if desired. In a small saucepan, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Thicken the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to the saucepan, stirring until the glaze thickens.
Coat the Wings: Toss baked wings in the black sesame glaze until fully coated.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onion and serve immediately.
This recipe is approximately 1703 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 426 calories. This recipe should take roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 45 minutes.
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