3-ingredient chicken wings a fan favorite every time
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
— Confucius
Was Confucius discussing my chicken wing recipe when he extolled simplicity? Who’s to say? This recipe definitely embraces his ancient words of wisdom. Why complicate simple perfection? With just three ingredients, you, too, will be blown away by this scrumptious appetizer.
If one of my son’s friends samples these wings for the first time at our house, nine times out of 10 I’m going to get a call requesting the recipe. Hands down it’s my most popular dish and an absolute favorite of kids and adults alike. No fan gathering is complete without these addictively tangy wings.
I learned the hard way that I must make a separate tray for the kids; otherwise, my sons and their friends would never leave any for the adults. This appetizer easily transforms into a main dish as a family-favorite dinner.
3-Ingredient Chicken Wings
2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or gluten-free)
½ cup barbecue sauce
2 pounds chicken wings
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and barbecue sauce.
On a large baking sheet, spread the chicken wings in a single layer.
Pour the sauce over the chicken wings, making sure the sauce covers all the wings.
Bake the wings uncovered for 30 minutes, then turn your oven to broil, and broil the wings for about 3 minutes to crisp them on top. Make sure to watch them while they broil so they do not burn.
Serves 8
(Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, sesame-free)
Notes: I like to use a large aluminum disposable pan since the sauce can stick to the baking sheet, making it hard to clean. Instead of wings you can use chicken drumettes, which little kids may prefer since they are easier to hold.
• Karen Nochimowski is the author of the cookbook “6-Minute Dinners (& More!),” featuring more than 100 simple recipes. Karen also started and runs Momma Chef’s Soup Kitchen and Momma Chef’s Little Free Pantries. Part of her cookbook proceeds go toward feeding those facing food insecurity. Find her book on Amazon.