Heart-Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Satisfy your cravings guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Wings, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly baked instead of fried, these wings are coated in a homemade low-sodium teriyaki sauce made with honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, ensuring a balance of sweet and savory without the extra sodium or fat. The light touch of sesame oil and rice vinegar adds depth to the sauce, while a cornstarch slurry creates that irresistibly glossy finish. Garnished with crunchy toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these wings offer a nutritious and delicious option for appetizers, game-day snacks, or a weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and loaded with heart-friendly ingredients, this recipe makes satisfying healthy eating easier than ever!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken wings
• 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly grease the surface with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the chicken wings with olive oil, sprinkle with ground black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Arrange the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring the pieces do not touch. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the wings are baking, prepare the heart-healthy teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

After 20 minutes of baking, remove the wings from the oven and carefully brush them with the prepared teriyaki sauce. Flip the wings over, brush the other side with sauce, and return them to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and caramelized.

Step 7

Once the wings are done, transfer them to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining teriyaki sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy teriyaki chicken wings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3076.2

Total Fat 212.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 58.3g
Cholesterol 1016.0mg	0%
Sodium 5792.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 185.2g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 246.6mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1697.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 13.0%