Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions

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Crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a sticky soy-garlic sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a flavorful snack. This korean-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs chicken wings, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 45 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat dry 2 lbs chicken wings with paper towels and season lightly with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place wings on a baking sheet lined with foil and drizzle with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Toss to coat evenly, then spread wings out in a single layer.
  3. Step 3: Bake wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is crispy and wings are cooked through.
  4. Step 4: While wings bake, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Step 5: Simmer sauce for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  6. Step 6: When wings are done, transfer to a large bowl and pour the warm soy-garlic sauce over them. Toss gently to coat each wing thoroughly.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 4 sliced green onions over the wings before serving warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (10 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken wings from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Soy-Garlic Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame and Scallions?

Korean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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