Vietnamese Chicken Wings

chicken wings on a platter lined with lettuce leaves. Garnished with pickled carrots and fresh lime.

5 from 7 votes

These Vietnamese Chicken Wings check all the boxes when it comes to the right balance of flavours. Use the sauce on any cut of chicken.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Servings: servings

Calories: 548kcal

Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

1 to 1.5 kg (2-3 lbs) chicken wings, whole
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai red chili peppers, thinly sliced or chopped
½ cup sugar, white
½ cup tamarind paste
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup coriander leaves, chopped
¼ cup peanuts, unsalted and chopped, optional

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine minced garlic, sliced chili pepper, sugar, tamarind, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 3 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.
4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 Thai red chili peppers, thinly sliced or chopped, ½ cup sugar, white, ¼ cup fish sauce
Preheat the grill on high heat. Place the wings, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Increase heat to medium-high to high. Brush wings with sauce and flip. Brush the other side. Continue cooking and brushing with sauce for another 15 minutes until the wings achieve a deep caramel color. Adjust grill heat if needed.
Transfer cooked wings to a platter. Garnish with chopped coriander, chopped unsalted peanuts (optional), and fresh lime. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage - These wings will keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. The sauce will keep in the fridge for one month.

Baking instructions - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place wings on the tray and bake for 15 minutes, turning half way through. In a large bowl toss the partially baked wings with the sauce until thoroughly coated. Place the wings back on the tray and brush with any remaining sauce. Bake for another 15 minutes, turning half way through.

Be sure to keep an eye on the wings while grilling. Adjust the temperature as needed to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts are based on approximately 6 chicken wings and are an estimate only using an online calculator and have not been approved by a Registered Dietitian.

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