Cantonese-Style Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Crisp chicken wings glazed in a sticky, sweet honey garlic sauce inspired by classic Cantonese flavors. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken wings, garlic cloves, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 pieces, tips removed chicken wings
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 12 chicken wings and toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add wings and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 5 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
Step 4: Remove wings from skillet and drain excess oil, then return skillet to medium heat and pour in the honey garlic mixture.
Step 5: Cook sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 6: Add chicken wings back into the skillet, toss to coat thoroughly with the sauce, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wings are sticky and glazed.
Step 7: Serve immediately garnished with chopped scallions if desired.