Description
These Sesame Chicken Wings are marinated in a bold blend of fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, coriander, and spices before being coated with sesame seeds and broiled to perfection. The result is a flavorful Asian-inspired appetizer with a nutty, savory crust and aromatic ginger-garlic flavor in every bite.
Flavor Profile
Savory, nutty, aromatic, garlicky, lightly spicy
Equipment Needed
Blender or food processor
Large mixing bowl
Broiler pan or baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
Wings
36 chicken drumettes
Sesame Marinade
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 onion, quartered
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
Coating
½ cup sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- Rinse the chicken drumettes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine:
- Ground coriander
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Fresh ginger
- Sesame oil
- Onion
- Sugar
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Cook the Wings
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil.
- Remove the wings from the marinade.
- Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Broil for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Turn the wings over.
- Broil for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
- Continue cooking until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Increase the red pepper flakes for additional heat.
Add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the marinade.
Drizzle with spicy sesame oil before serving.
Make-Ahead Tips
The wings may marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
The marinade can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with steamed rice, fried rice, Asian slaw, or stir-fried vegetables.
Garnish with sliced green onions and additional toasted sesame seeds.
Perfect for parties, appetizers, game days, and Asian-inspired meals.
SESAME CHICKEN WINGS (Ginger Garlic Sesame Broiled Wings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse the chicken drumettes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine:
- Ground coriander, Soy sauce, Garlic, Lemon juice, Fresh ginger, Sesame oil, Onion, Sugar, Red pepper flakes, and Salt
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook the Wings
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil.
- Remove the wings from the marinade.
- Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Broil for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Turn the wings over.
- Broil for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
- Continue cooking until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the marinade.
Drizzle with spicy sesame oil before serving. Make-Ahead Tips The wings may marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
The marinade can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Serving Suggestions Serve with steamed rice, fried rice, Asian slaw, or stir-fried vegetables.
Garnish with sliced green onions and additional toasted sesame seeds.
Perfect for parties, appetizers, game days, and Asian-inspired meals.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Inspired By
Inspired by classic Asian sesame chicken recipes that combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame for rich, savory flavor.
Source: Just One Cookbook
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 8 servings)
Calories: 295
Protein: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg
Sodium: 470 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Yield: 36 drumettes
Difficulty: Easy



