Asian-Style Sticky Wings

Asian-Style Sticky Wings are a popular appetizer or main dish featuring chicken wings coated in a glossy, sweet, and savory glaze. The sauce typically combines ingredients like soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sometimes rice vinegar or sesame oil. This style of wing is widely enjoyed across many Asian cuisines, with popular variations found in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and can be high in fat depending on the cooking method (fried vs. baked). The sticky glaze often adds significant carbohydrates from sugar or honey. A typical serving of 4-5 wings can range from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg

Per 4 pieces (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'sticky' glaze technique is a hallmark of many Asian cuisines, balancing sweet, salty, and umami flavors to create an addictive coating. Nutritionally, the glaze can be a double-edged sword, offering flavor but also adding sugar, while the wings themselves are a good source of protein and collagen.