Description
Delight in these flavorful Korean chicken wings glazed with a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang marinade, perfectly balanced with a refreshing and crunchy sesame slaw made from spiralized vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. This dish delivers an irresistible combo of tender roasted wings and crisp, vibrant slaw, ideal for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp gochujang sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (for the marinade)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 kg chicken wings
For the Sesame Slaw
- 2 carrots, ends trimmed and spiralized into thin noodles
- 1 mooli (Daikon radish), ends trimmed and spiralized into thin noodles
- ½ red cabbage, shredded on the flat blade of the spiralizer
- 4 spring onions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- Juice of 1 lime (for the slaw)
- 1½ tbsp black sesame seeds
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine gochujang sauce, honey, dark soy sauce, juice of 1 lime, and 2 tsp sesame oil. Stir thoroughly until well blended to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken Wings: Add the chicken wings into the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and leave the wings to marinate for at least two hours, or ideally overnight for deeper flavor absorption.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6 to prepare for roasting the wings.
- Roast the Wings: Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on a large roasting tin or divide between two smaller tins. Roast for 50–55 minutes, basting regularly to develop a sticky, caramelized coating, until the meat is tender and beginning to fall off the bone.
- Prepare the Sesame Slaw: While the wings roast, combine the spiralized carrots, mooli (daikon radish), shredded red cabbage, and sliced spring onions in a large bowl. Add the juice of 1 lime, black sesame seeds, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Finish the Slaw: Just before serving, drizzle a little sesame oil over the slaw and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Plate the sticky Korean chicken wings alongside the fresh sesame slaw. Use kitchen paper as needed for a finger-food friendly meal and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating the wings overnight will intensify the flavors and make them more tender.
- Basting the wings during roasting helps develop a beautiful caramelized glaze.
- Using a spiralizer for the vegetables in the slaw adds texture and a visually appealing presentation.
- Adjust the gochujang amount to control the spice level to your preference.
- Serve with kitchen paper handy, as the wings are deliciously sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours to overnight marinating)
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean chicken wings, gochujang chicken wings, sesame slaw, spicy chicken wings, roasted chicken wings, Korean cuisine, healthy slaw, spiralized vegetables
