Recipe: Soy-Glazed Chicken Wings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint, wing tips removed
  • 1 cup mirin, divided
  • 1 cup soy sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 4-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
  • ½ cup honey
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken wings, ¼ cup of the mirin, ¼ cup of the soy sauce, the sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining ¾ cup of mirin and ¾ cup of soy sauce with the honey, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. In a 6-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of canola oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 325°. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Right before frying, drain the wings and toss with the rice flour, shaking off any excess. Working in batches, fry the wings until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the wings to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  4. In a large bowl, add the reserved sauce and the wings, and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.