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Honey Sesame Chicken

Sticky honey and sesame chicken wings with a sweet soy glaze, quick to prep and broil to caramelized perfection.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 as an appetiser

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken drumettes and wingettes
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons honey for marinade
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic crushed or minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey extra, to drizzle before grilling/broiling
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • lemon wedges to serve

Equipment

  • oven tray
  • aluminium foil
  • large shallow dish
  • Small Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to the grill/broil setting on high (about 200°C / 400°F).
  2. Wash and pat the chicken drumettes and wingettes dry. If using whole wings, remove the tip and separate at the joint; remove skin from drumettes if desired to reduce fat.
  3. In a large shallow dish, whisk together 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, and 2 crushed or minced garlic cloves.
  4. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or up to overnight for stronger flavor.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Arrange the pieces skin-side up on an oven tray lined with aluminium foil and drizzle each with 1–2 tablespoons extra honey.
  6. Grill/broil the wings for 8–10 minutes until golden, then turn and grill/broil a further 5–8 minutes until sticky and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C / 165°F).
  7. While the wings cook, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil; boil for 5 minutes to fully cook and thicken the sauce.
  8. When the wings are done, pour the boiled honey sauce over them, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • If using whole wings, remove the tip and separate at the joint into two pieces.