Sweet Thai Chicken Wings
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
553 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Sweet Thai Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe begins by rubbing the chicken wings with minced garlic and chopped cilantro stems, infusing them with fresh herbaceous notes. The wings are then coated in a marinade of fish sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce, seasoned with ground black pepper, and left to marinate for several hours or overnight to deepen flavor absorption. Grilling the wings in batches over an open flame or hot grill ensures even cooking and crispy, caramelized skin.
The Thai sweet chili sauce provides a balance of sweetness and mild heat that complements the saltiness of the fish sauce, creating a distinct Southeast Asian flavor profile. Serving with lime wedges offers an optional tangy contrast.
This dish works well as an appetizer, party snack, or main protein component in a meal. The grilling method highlights the marinade's caramelization and enhances texture with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (60g) chicken wings
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro stems without leaves
- 5 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Rub the chicken wings with garlic and cilantro, then add fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ground black pepper. Marinate for two to four hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill and cook the chicken wings in batches until both sides are golden brown. Serve immediately with lime wedges and Thai sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 2103mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 353IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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