Zesty Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Glazed Chicken Wings

Name: Zesty Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Glazed Chicken Wings
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Chicken wings; Vegetable oil; Salt; Ground black pepper; Fish sauce; Fresh lime juice; Sugar; Water; Garlic cloves; Thai bird chilies; Chopped cilantro; Toasted sesame seeds; Lime wedges

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

Chicken wings

2 lbs, split at the joint and tips removed

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

For the Nuoc Cham Glaze

Fish sauce

1/4 cup

Fresh lime juice

1/4 cup

Sugar

3 tablespoons

Water

2 tablespoons

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Thai bird chilies

1–2, thinly sliced

For Garnish

Chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons

Toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon

Lime wedges

1 lime

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