Barbecue Chicken Wings

Name: Barbecue Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 210 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese Menu
Ingredients: Sweet Chilli Sauce — 125ml; Tomato Ketchup — 125ml; Honey — 2 tbsp; Brown Sugar — 2 tbsp; Dark Soy Sauce — 2 tbsp; Worcestershire Sauce — 1 tbsp; Garlic — 3 cloves; Chicken Wing Drumettes — 1kg; Lime Zest — 1 tsp; Black Sesame Seeds — 1 tbsp; White Sesame Seeds — 1 tbsp; Chilli Powder — 1 tsp; Sea Salt — 1 tsp

Chinese Barbecue Chicken Wings (often called Siu Mei style wings) are a succulent, finger-licking staple of Cantonese roast meats. Unlike the 'dry' Salt & Pepper style, these wings are defined by a deep, glossy marinade and a sticky, caramelised glaze that balances smoky, savoury, and honey-sweet notes.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

Ginger can be used in place of garlic in the slow cooker sauce for a spicy ginger-barbecue flavor variation.

Full-size chicken drumsticks or flat wing sections can be substituted for drumettes.

The slow cooker can be set to low for 6 to 8 hours instead of 3 hours on high.

Reducing the braising liquid in a saucepan is essential to create a thick, concentrated glaze for broiling under the grill.

Prepare the Slow Cooker Sauce
In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine the sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and finely grated garlic. Whisk until smooth.

Slow Cook the Wings
Add the chicken wing drumettes to the slow cooker and toss thoroughly to coat in the sauce. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until tender.

Reduce the Barbecue Glaze
Carefully transfer the cooked chicken wings onto a foil-lined baking tray. Pour the remaining braising liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened into a glossy, sticky glaze.

Mix the Finishing Spice Sprinkle
In a small bowl, combine the finely grated lime zest, black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds, chilli powder, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Grill and Serve
Preheat an oven grill to high. Brush the chicken wings generously on both sides with the reduced barbecue glaze. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side until lightly charred and caramelised. Dust with the spice sprinkle whilst warm and serve immediately.