Korean-style chicken wings recipe

Name: Korean-style chicken wings
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 tbsp sriracha, plus extra to serve (optional); 3 garlic cloves, finely grated; 2.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; ½ lemon, juiced; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce; 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar; 1kg (2lb) chicken wings; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 2-3 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal; 4 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp caster sugar; ½ cucumber, very thinly sliced

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

When the Korean food trend came to town, we fell hard for it! These sticky wings use easy-to-get ingredients and are barbecue-friendly, too.

See method

Serves 4
Takes 45 mins
462 calories / serving

Dairy-free

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Tesco Sriracha Chilli Sauce 285G
4 tbsp sriracha, plus extra to serve (optional)
£2.40
£8.42/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
Aldi Price Match
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
£0.87
£0.22/each
Tesco Root Ginger Loose
2.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
£0.56
£5.60/kg
Tesco Lemons Each
½ lemon, juiced
£0.37
£0.37/each
Tesco Toasted Sesame Oil 250Ml
2 tbsp sesame oil
£2.65
£10.60/litre
Tesco Reduced Salt Soy Sauce 150Ml
2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce
£0.55
£3.67/litre
Tesco Light Brown Soft Sugar 500g
1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
£2.00
£4.00/kg
Tesco Chicken Wings 1KG
Aldi Price Match
1kg (2lb) chicken wings
£2.05
£2.05/kg
Tesco Sesame Seeds 100G
Any 4 for 3 Clubcard Price - Cheapest Product Free - Selected Dried Fruit Nuts And Seeds
Offer valid for delivery from 30/09/2026 until 26/10/2026
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
£1.20
£12.00/kg
Tesco Bunched Spring Onions 100G
2-3 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal
£0.69
£6.90/kg
Lee Kum Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120Ml
4 tbsp rice vinegar
£1.70
£14.17/litre
Silver Spoon Caster Sugar 1Kg
1 tbsp caster sugar
£2.25
£2.25/kg
Tesco Whole Cucumber Each
Aldi Price Match
½ cucumber, very thinly sliced
£0.99
£0.99/each

Method

Mark the pickled cucumber: mix the vinegar, sugar and¼ tsp salt in a small mixing bowl, then set aside for 3 mins to dissolve. Add the cucumber and mix well, then set aside for at least 30 mins.
Meanwhile, mix the sriracha, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce and sugar in a bowl. Add the wings and turn to coat well.
Prepare the barbecue and wait until the flames have died down and the coals are white. Cook the wings for 25-30 mins, turning regularly and brushing with any excess marinade left in the bowl. Alternatively, preheat the grill to high. Line a large baking tray with foil, then lay the wings across it, pouring over any excess marinade. Grill for 10-12 mins each side, until slightly charred and cooked through.
Transfer the wings to a serving plate and scatter with the sesame seeds and spring onions. Drain the pickled cucumber and serve alongside with extra sriracha, if you like.

Tip: Prepare the chicken wings the day before and marinate in the fridge overnight. The pickled cucumber can be made up to a day in advance: cover and chill, then drain before serving.