Zesty Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Glazed Chicken Wings
A Flavor Explosion with Every Bite
Discover a brilliant blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors with these Nuoc Cham glazed chicken wings that promise to dazzle any appetizer menu.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
For the Nuoc Cham Glaze
For Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken Wings
Mix Marinade
In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper.
Coat Wings
Add the chicken wings, tossing to coat evenly.
Marinate
Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour (overnight for best results).
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
Preparing the Nuoc Cham Glaze
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water.
Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add Aromatics
Stir in minced garlic and sliced chilies to blend flavors.
Do not boil the glaze mixture, as this may overpower the delicate balance of flavors. Adjust chilies based on desired spiciness.
Cooking Process
Bake Wings
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the marinated wings on a baking sheet.
First Glaze
After 25 minutes of baking, brush the wings with the Nuoc Cham glaze.
Final Glaze
After 45 minutes, brush a second layer of glaze, allowing the wings to caramelize.
Plating & Serving
Zesty Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Glazed Chicken Wings
Zesty Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Glazed Chicken Wings
Plating & Serving
Arrange the glazed wings on a platter, sprinkling with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for a burst of color and flavor. Serve lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of zest.