Sticky chicken wings with sesame salt

Great snacks are just one of the secrets to a sensational gathering and this recipe for sticky chicken wings will have your guests queuing up for seconds.

Ingredients

½ cup (175g) honey
¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder
1.5 kg small chicken wings (about 16 pieces)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon coarsely grated fresh ginger, extra

Method

1.

Combine honey, soy sauce, finely grated ginger and five-spice in a large bowl; add chicken, toss well to coat. Cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.

2.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Line two large oven trays with baking paper.

3.

Drain chicken mixture; reserve marinade. Place chicken on trays in a single layer. Bake for 35 minutes or until well glazed and cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade halfway during cooking.

4.

Meanwhile, place seeds in a small dry frying pan; stir constantly over medium heat until browned. Add salt; remove from the pan.

5.

Heat oil in same cleaned frying pan; cook extra ginger, stirring, for 1 minute or until lightly browned.

6.

Serve chicken sprinkled with sesame salt and fried ginger.

Can these sticky chicken wings be made in advance?

Chicken can be marinated overnight in the fridge. Sesame salt can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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