Spicy Ginger Chicken Wings

Fresh serrano chiles really bring the heat in these sticky and sweet wings. A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a toasty taste to the finished wings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 539 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 serrano chile peppers, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Blot chicken wings dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Beat the eggs in a bowl, and place the flour in another bowl. Dip chicken wings into the egg, then into the flour to lightly coat, shaking off the excess.

Step 4

Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Step 5

Pan fry the chicken wings until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, gently boil the cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, monosodium glutamate, salt, serrano chile peppers, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 7

Toss the browned chicken wings in the sauce to coat, then transfer the wings to large baking dish with a slotted spoon. Reserve remaining sauce.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes, rotating and basting with the reserved sauce after 15 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds on the chicken wings before serving.