Sticky Orange Chicken Wings (Printable)

Crispy wings glazed with sweet orange sauce, honey, and aromatic spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed

→ Marinade & Glaze

02 - 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
03 - 2 tbsp orange zest
04 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
14 - 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour half the marinade over the wings. Toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the other half for glazing.
05 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
06 - Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes more, until thick and glossy.
07 - Remove wings from oven. Toss in the sticky orange glaze until fully coated.
08 - Arrange wings on a platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The glaze achieves that perfect restaurant style glossiness without any food coloring or tricks
  • These wings somehow manage to be both incredibly sticky and satisfyingly crisp
  • The orange flavor comes through bright and fresh, not artificial or cloying
02 -
  • The glaze thickens fast once you add the cornstarch, so keep whisking and don't walk away from the stove
  • If your glaze seems too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it's pourable again
  • These wings are best served immediately while they're still hot and the glaze is at its stickiest
03 -
  • If you're using bottled orange juice, add a squeeze of fresh lemon to brighten the flavor
  • Line your baking sheet with foil under the parchment for easy cleanup
  • The glaze keeps in the fridge for a week and is amazing on roasted vegetables too

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