Sticky Chicken Wings Glazed with Spicy Chili Jam

Simple and delicious—perfect for a relaxed Friday night. These chicken wings are baked until golden and then coated with a luscious sweet and spicy glaze made from chili jam, ginger, and garlic.

🕒 Cooking Time & Portions

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Difficulty: Easy

📝 Ingredients

1 kg chicken wings (tip segments removed, cut into two pieces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sweet-Spicy Glaze:

35 g unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp grated ginger paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
60 g spicy chili jam (about 3–4 tbsp)
Juice of 1 lime

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake for 40–45 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and ginger paste, sautéing briefly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in soy sauce, chili jam, and lime juice. Simmer the sauce for 1–2 minutes until it thickens and caramelizes slightly — you’ll see clear spoon marks on the pan bottom. Adjust sweetness or tang by adding more lime juice or chili jam if needed.
When wings are done, bring the sauce back to a boil. Add the wings (without the fat drippings) and toss gently for 1–2 minutes until they are beautifully glazed and the sauce clings to them.
Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot, ideally with sesame rice or your favorite side.

🧾 Final Thoughts

These sticky, spicy wings balance sweet and heat beautifully, making them a perfect casual dinner or party snack. The chili jam glaze adds an irresistible depth of flavor with minimal effort.