Sticky Asian-Style Glazed Wings

Sticky Asian-Style Glazed Wings recipe videos

Sticky Asian-Style Glazed Wings are a popular appetizer or main dish featuring chicken wings coated in a sweet, savory, and often spicy glaze. The glaze typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sometimes a touch of vinegar or chili for balance. This style of preparation is common across various East and Southeast Asian cuisines, with popular variations like Korean yangnyeom chicken, Japanese teriyaki wings, or Chinese-style sticky wings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and contains significant fat from both the chicken skin and the oil used in cooking or the glaze. The glaze adds carbohydrates, primarily from sugars. A typical serving of 4-5 wings can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg

Per 4 wings (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'sticky' glaze is a hallmark of many Asian cuisines, where the balance of sweet, salty, umami, and sometimes sour or spicy flavors is considered essential for a satisfying dish. Nutritionally, while high in calories, the wings provide a good source of protein and, if made with ingredients like ginger and garlic, can offer anti-inflammatory benefits.