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    Meals » Recipes » Appetizers

    Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 13, 2023 by Dee

    Teriyaki Chicken Wings with homemade teriyaki sauce are sticky and delicious. These teriyaki wings are the perfect game day appetizer or easy meal for busy weeknights. They're finger-licking good! via @meamel

    Teriyaki Chicken Wings with homemade teriyaki sauce are sticky and delicious. These teriyaki wings are the perfect game day appetizer or easy meal for busy weeknights. They're finger-licking good!

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Teriyaki Sauce for Wings
    • How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Wings on the Stove
    • Cook Time
    • How to Store and Reheat
    • Recipe Variations
    • FAQ
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    This recipe for sticky teriyaki chicken wings comes from my grandma's recipe box. She used to make these homemade chicken wings frequently when I was growing up, usually for an easy dinner on the weekends.

    They're absolutely lip-smacking delicious. These are not crispy wings, but personally, I think these teriyaki wings are the best sticky wings ever.

    My teriyaki chicken wings recipe is a little different from other chicken wings recipes in that you cook them on the stove in a skillet. You can also use an electric skillet if you have one -- Grandma did!

    Expert tip - They're super messy! Just be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand, and you'll be fine.

    If you love chicken wings, try my other favorite wing recipes, including air fryer chicken wings, air fryer BBQ chicken wings, air fryer Buffalo wings or grilled honey chipotle chicken wings.

    teriyaki wings with green onions on table

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients to make teriyaki sauce for wings. They should be easy to find in your grocery store.

    • Chicken wings -- I buy wings cut into drumettes and wingettes, sometimes known as party wings. You can cut whole chicken wings yourself or use the whole wings.
    • Pineapple juice -- to sweeten the sauce and add flavor
    • Beer -- to tenderize the wings
    • Soy sauce -- use low sodium soy sauce to cut down on sodium or regular if you prefer
    • Brown sugar -- to sweeten the sauce
    • Seasonings -- dried minced onions, sea salt, garlic powder and ground ginger
    • Olive oil -- or vegetable oil or cooking spray for browning the wings
    • Optional garnish -- sesame seeds, green onions or fresh parsley

    How to Make Teriyaki Sauce for Wings

    To make the homemade teriyaki sauce, add all of the ingredients except the wings and oil in a large mixing bowl or large bowl. Whisk to combine.

    You can use the sauce as a marinade for wings or just use it to cook the wings. I used to marinate the wings, but they have plenty of flavor without marinading.

    homemade teriyaki sauce in bowl

    How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Wings on the Stove

    Add the olive oil to a large skillet. I highly recommend a non stick skillet or cast iron skillet.

    Next, pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Then, place chicken wings in the skillet in a single layer, and brown in the olive oil.

    Note, if you can't fit all of the chicken pieces in a skillet, you can cook them in batches and keep them warm in the oven.

    Next, slowly add the teriyaki sauce ingredients and heat until the sauce starts to boil. Reduce the heat to medium or medium low, and allow to simmer in the sauce.

    cook chicken wings in soy sauce mixture in skillet

    As the wings simmer in the sweet sticky sauce, the sauce will start to reduce and thicken up.

    You'll want to keep a close eye on them and turn them frequently so they cook evenly and don't burn.

    As the wings cook, the alcohol in the beer cooks out. So, the whole family can enjoy this recipe! My kids love it!

    wings in teriyaki sauce in skillet

    Cook Time

    The wings take about 45 minutes to cook. This allows the sauce to thicken and reduce. When it's thick and sticky, the wings are done.

    Make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees f, according to a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer.

    And, honestly, the longer the wings sit, the better they taste. So whenever you're ready, just dig right in!

    sticky pineapple teriyaki chicken wings in skilllet

    How to Store and Reheat

    Place leftover wings in an airtight container in your refrigerator. If you have an leftover chicken wings, they're even better the next da! They keep fresh for up to 4 days.

    You can also freeze cooked wings for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container or zip top freezer bag.

    Reheat chicken wings in an air fryer or on the stove over medium heat. You may want to add leftover teriyaki sauce if you have any or a little store-bought teriyaki sauce to the skillet when reheating.

    sticky pineapple teriyaki chicken wings platter

    These delicious sticky Asian-style chicken wings are perfect for a game day appetizer during football season or whenever you want an easy chicken dinner.

    We love serving these party wings on Super Bowl Sunday! But don't forget the napkins!

    Recipe Variations

    The original recipe called for you to marinate the chicken wings in the teriyaki marinade for 4 hours or overnight. You can do this, but I personally think the wings have plenty of flavor since they cook in the marinade.

    You can either use the marinade to cook the wings (it's safe since you are cooking the sauce) or discard the marinade and make fresh sauce.

    In place of beer, you can use water or chicken broth.

    Substitute fresh ginger or minced garlic cloves for the dried ingredients if you like.

    For oven baked teriyaki wings, you will need to cook the sauce to thicken it before adding to the chicken.

    sticky pineapple teriyaki chicken wings in hands

    FAQ

    Can I use teriyaki sauce instead of marinade?

    You can use your favorite teriyaki sauce here instead of the marinade. But, nothing compares to homemade teriyaki sauce!

    How do you thicken teriyaki sauce for wings?

    The sauce will thicken as it reduces in the skillet. You can also make a cornstarch slurry using 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 tablespoon cold water and use this to thicken the sauce.

    Recipe

    plate of teriyaki chicken wings with homemade teriyaki sauce and green onions

    Teriyaki Chicken Wings

    Published by Dee
    Teriyaki Chicken Wings with homemade teriyaki sauce are sticky and delicious. These teriyaki wings are the perfect game day appetizer or easy meal for busy weeknights. They're finger-licking good!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Asian
    Servings 30 wings
    Calories 142 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 30 chicken wings or drummettes
    • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 cup pineapple juice
    • 1 cup beer
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, add the marinade ingredients, except for the olive oil, and whisk together until well combined
    • Add olive oil to a large skillet, then add chicken and brown on both sides over medium heat
    • Add marinade to skillet, and heat until boiling. Reduce to a simmer, and cook over medium to medium low heat, turning frequently.
    • Cook until internal temperature is at least 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer. Let simmer over low  heat until ready to serve

    Notes

    Make sure to use pineapple juice in its own container and not the juice from canned pineapple
    To marinade chicken, add chicken to a large bowl, mix marinade ingredients, and pour over chicken. Cover and marinade in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!
    sticky pineapple teriyaki chicken wings on platter reicpe

    I hope you enjoy these sticky pineapple teriyaki chicken wings as much as we do! These are one of our favorite finger foods.

    If you do make this teriyaki chicken wing recipe, be sure to leave a star rating and/or comment.

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    Happy Cooking,

    Recipe published in 2017 and updated in 2023

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    1. Patrick says

      January 15, 2023 at 4:27 pm

      Made these for the game today! What a hit!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Josh says

      January 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      Made these to go with the playoff games. They were so yummy, and everyone enjoyed them so much!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 15, 2023 at 3:39 pm

        Thanks, Josh! So glad you enjoyed the wings!

    3. Carmen says

      May 18, 2021 at 7:35 am

      Just came across this recipe this morning...looks delicious! I’ve got my wings marinating now - Can you bake these??? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 18, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        You can bake them on a sheet pan and cook the sauce on the stove or bake them with the sauce in a casserole dish.

    4. Gina J says

      December 22, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Made these for my brothet in law's 70th birthday party and not one was left! Was told I had to bring them for Christmas but to make at least double the recipe!! I made them in my pressure cooker so the sauce didn't get thick but taste was amazing!! Going to follow directions this time and get the sauce nice and sticky! Yum!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 23, 2018 at 1:56 am

        I've been meaning to try these in the Instant Pot! So glad everyone liked them!

    5. Doug Fongeallaz says

      March 25, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Just made a batch of these, cooked on the primo XL
      Amazing, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 26, 2018 at 9:28 am

        Awesome, Doug! I'm so glad you liked them!

    6. Miz Helen says

      September 16, 2017 at 8:10 am

      These wings would be great for game day! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,we are so happy to have you join us. Have a wonderful week and come back to see us real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    7. Jennifer says

      September 13, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Oh wow! These look really good!! i can't wait to try this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 14, 2017 at 7:15 am

        Thanks, Jen. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

    8. Allyson Zea says

      September 13, 2017 at 4:54 am

      These wings look PERFECT for game day! Can't wait to make them!

      Reply
    9. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 12, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Those look so finger-lickin' good!

      Reply
    10. Michelle | A Latte Food says

      September 11, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      That sauce sounds heavenly! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    11. Erin Dee says

      September 11, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      Game day food for the win! These wings will disappear so fast for sure!

      Reply
    12. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      September 11, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      These wings look so perfectly flavorful! I'd love to eat a ton of these!

      Reply
    13. Jen says

      September 11, 2017 at 11:06 am

      We're always looking for new flavors for our wings so I'm so excited to try these! The messier, the better!

      Reply

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