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June 22, 2017 Last Modified: February 26, 2020 By Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com Leave a Comment

Hunan Chicken Wings

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I love the flavor of Hunan chicken, and these Hunan chicken wings are no exception! They are an absolutely delicious appetizer with just a bit of chili pepper heat from the rich Hunan sauce! Yum!

Deliciously tangy hunan chicken wings are just what you need for any occasion

Deliciously tangy hunan chicken wings are just what you need for any occasion!

We use a touch of honey in our sauce to offset the chili paste so that there is no dipping sauce needed when you enjoy these tasty wings! Better yet, they’re still good when cold so you can take them anywhere and enjoy them anytime.

And if you’re already a hunan chicken fan, you should know that you’ll love these wings too πŸ™‚ If you have yet to try some, be sure to check out our recipe for hunan chicken. It’s a flavorful and light meal that all will enjoy!

I’ve been a big fan of Chinese-American take out food since childhood and making these Asian-inspired dishes at home is such a wonderful way to enjoy all of my favorites without leaving the comfort of home, or making a long road trip to the cities! I can’t say that I’ve been to a single restaurant in our area where I’ve felt like it was money well spent, and it really is a bit of a drive to get to a larger city…2 hours to St. Cloud or 3 hours to Minneapolis.

So you can see why making all of our favorites at home is a passion for both myself and my husband. Almost seventeen (in 2020) years of being married now and our favorite restaurant is still our home (thank you Nick Stellino for that saying, it is so true!).

Hunan Sauce Ingredients

  • Chicken Broth – low sodium is best, as the sauce will be too salty otherwise.
  • Soy Sauce – low sodium is best, as the sauce will be too salty otherwise.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar – a touch of vinegar for the tangy flavor of Hunan foods.
  • Sugar – a small amount of sugar to offset the tangy, slightly spicy flavor of Hunan chicken.
  • Chili Paste – I use the Sambal Oelek brand as it is easy to find, and has a wonderful spicy flavor.
  • Oyster Sauce – deep, rich flavor that adds to the sauce.
  • Cornstarch – used to thicken the sauce during the cooking process.

Plus, I have added honey to the Hunan sauce to glaze the chicken wings better.

How To Make Hunan Sauce

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: low sodium chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, honey, white ground pepper, chili paste (Sambal Oelek – or tobanjan, or a reduced amount of gochujang), oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk until the sauce is smooth then place over the chicken wing portions (in either a ziploc bag or a bowl) and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

*In a pinch you can use sriracha although I would recommend against it.
**The Sambal Oelek can be found in the Asian section at most Walmart and grocery stores.

How To Make Hunan Chicken Wings

  1. Preheat oven to 400 ΒΊF (205 ΒΊC) and place marinated chicken on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (or a greased baking dish). Remove the chicken from the refrigerated bag or container, saving the excess sauce to heat up and coat the chicken wings with during cooking.
  2. Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 45-50 minutes or until no longer pink inside. While cooking the wings, heat up the excess sauce over medium heat in a small saucepan until it comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Coat the chicken with the sauce (also half way through cooking, if desired) 5 minutes before it is done. Finish with the extra sauce coated on your wings, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  4. Garnish with sliced green peppers, sliced chili peppers, or sesame seeds, if desired.

 

Deliciously tangy hunan chicken wings are just what you need for any occasion

Deliciously tangy hunan chicken wings are just what you need for any occasion
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Hunan Chicken Wings

A fantastic blend of sweet and savory with just the right amount of stickiness to ensure that these Hunan Chicken Wings are truly finger-licking good!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Chicken Dishes, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: chicken wings, Hunan Chicken Wings, hunan sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com
Cost: $7.99

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (or wing sections or drummies)

Hunan Sauce

  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp chili paste (we use Sambal Oelek)
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Hunan Sauce

  • Combine sauce ingredients: chicken broth, chili paste, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth then place over the chicken wing portions (in a ziploc bag or a bowl) and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Hunan Chicken Wings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place marinated chicken on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (or a greased baking dish). Remove the chicken from the refrigerated bag or container, saving the excess sauce to heat up and coat the chicken wings with during cooking.
  • Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 45-50 minutes or until no longer pink inside. While cooking the wings, heat up the excess sauce over medium heat in a small saucepan until it comes to a low boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Coat the chicken with the sauce (also half way through cooking, if desired) 5 minutes before it is done. Finish with the extra sauce coated on your wings, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Garnish with sliced green peppers, sliced chili peppers, or sesame seeds, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 122mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Deliciously tangy hunan chicken wings are just what you need for any occasion

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Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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