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Wing of Bat

Hoisin sticky wings with a dot of black food coloring and a dose of clever plating transforms chicken wings into bat wings for Halloween.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Halloween Food
Keyword: chicken wings, Halloween, sticky wings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Marinate: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. ginger, finely grated
  • 1 drop black food coloring (optional)
  • 8 whole chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 2 tbsp. corn starch
  • 2 tbsp. black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black food coloring(optional) in a small bowl and add to a zip lock bag. Add chicken wings and marinate for one hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chicken wings in a single layer, transfer marinade to a small saucepan. Bake chicken wings for 30 minutes. Flip over and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bring marinade to a rolling boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Mix water, cornstarch and add to the marinade. Simmer until sauce thickens, add sesame seeds and set aside.
  • Remove chicken wings from oven and place them in a large bowl, toss with the sticky marinade and serve.
  • Plating suggestion: Look up the scientific names of a variety of bats and print out labels. Arrange wings on a large cutting board above the labels and serve. Garnish with black sesame seeds.