Brown Sugar Pineapple Wings Chicken
A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple with savory chicken wings, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) for a thicker sauce
- 1 tablespoon water (optional) to mix with cornstarch
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Arrange chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the baking time.
- Brush the baked chicken wings generously with the prepared sauce.
- Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
- Remove wings from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, broil them for a couple of minutes after baking. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes. If you don’t have cornstarch, you can skip it for a thinner sauce.