Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe

Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with these addictive Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings! I perfected this sweet and spicy recipe using a blend of brown sugar and reduced sodium soy sauce for a guilt-free indulgence. The perfect balance of sweet and heat will have you craving these wings weekly! Easily customizable to your preferred level of sweetness. Prepare for the most delicious chicken wings you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 95 mins

Calories 976.9 kcal

Protein 140g

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Ingredients for Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings

1 batch chicken wings
Olive Oil (not used in this recipe)
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
Water (not used in this recipe)
1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
Ketchup (not used in this recipe)
Dry Mustard (not used in this recipe)
Garlic Cloves (not used in this recipe)
Salt (not used in this recipe)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Red Pepper Flakes (not used in this recipe)
Tabasco Sauce (not used in this recipe)
Garlic Powder (not used in this recipe)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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How to Make Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange chicken wings in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar blend, 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat).
Pour sauce evenly over chicken wings, ensuring all wings are coated.
Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
Flip the wings and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 450°F (232°C).
Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until wings are crispy and the sauce is caramelized.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

183 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

81g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings?

Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings?

Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings has approximately 976.9 calories per serving, with about 140 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 94 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings?

The key ingredients for Awesome Sauce Chicken Wings are Chicken Wings, Olive Oil, Soy Sauce, Water, Brown Sugar, Ketchup. See the full list with measurements above.