I always know a recipe is good when Ron requests that I make it again as soon as we’re done eating… and I know it’s especially awesome when he requests I make it for his birthday dinner! This recipe from Smitten Kitchen is one of those awesome recipes. In my book Deb over at Smitten Kitchen can do no wrong… I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am that she’s writing a new cookbook! This dish is so simple, pretty much foolproof, and perfect for a weeknight dinner, or birthday feast!
Sticky Sesame Wings
Serves 4 (in theory……)
Ingredients:
3 lbs chicken wings (I used the small party wings from Whole Foods- in my opinion they are the perfect size)
1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp honey (more or less to taste)
1 tsp sesame oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of sriracha
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 scallion, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with baking foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, salt, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cayenne or sriracha. Add the wings, and mix until well covered with sauce. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet, and pour any sauce that remains in the bowl on top.
3. Bake for about 35 minutes, turning once.
4. When cooked through, toss with the toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
Source: Smitten Kitchen
I love sticky food…it always tastes soooo good! I will definitely give these a try 🙂 I might even try the recipe using bone on skin on chicken breast!
I bet that would be delicious!! I think you could use the sauce on any kind of chicken- or even another meat or seafood- like pork tenderloin or shrimp!
Wow, this looks delish!
Here’s my go-to party recipe: http://sweetseatstreats.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/jalapeno-cheeseball/
Thank you!
I’ll check out the cheeseball recipe! I love anything with cheese 🙂
Me too. It’s a problem, really … LOL
This looks so yummy … thanks for sharing your recipe! Here’s my new favourite sriracha-infused recipe: http://sweetseatstreats.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/grape-jelly-sriracha-pork-tenderloin/#more-507