Ingredients
– 2 pounds chicken wings
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/3 cup honey
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
– Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Pineapple Chicken Wings is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken Wings: Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
2. Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
3. Marinate the Wings: Pour the marinade over the chicken wings. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate for 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Prepare a Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This will help the wings cook evenly and allow excess fat to drip off.
6. Transfer Wings: Remove the wings from the marinade and place them on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade for basting.
7. Bake the Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8. Baste the Wings: After 25 minutes, brush the wings with the reserved marinade. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
9. Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the remaining marinade to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
10. Coat the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and toss them in the thickened glaze.
11. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the wings to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
With these steps, you will have perfectly baked Pineapple Chicken Wings that are bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g