Japanese Grilled Chicken Wings

These japanese grilled chicken wings are marinated in a savory soy sauce mixture, then grilled to perfection for a deliciously smoky flavor. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy dinner at home.
This recipe is japanese style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include green onions, brown sugar, sesame seeds, chicken wings.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 stalks green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted for garnish)
- 1.5 kg chicken wings (trimmed)
- 0.25 cup sake
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
- Add the trimmed chicken wings to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Place the wings on the grill and cook for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the wings from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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