Easy Crispy Cambodian Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

These oven-baked chicken wings are my go to recipe when I’m craving chicken in a healthy, non-fried way. The Cambodian style seasoning really make these wings a hit, not just for adults but my toddler as well! We can’t help the fact that we love some good chicken over here butt he fact of the matter is, you shouldn’t eat fried foods excessively.

The taste and texture may be good but it just isn’t the best thing for you. An excessive amount of fried food intake can lead to clogged arteries, an increase risk in developing heart disease, obesity and feelings of bloatedness, who wants that?!

With my health is wealth initiative, I try to limit my weekly intake of fried foods to once or twice a week. I find alternatives for fried foods that are equally as tasty and crispy. For instance, my Baked Tilapia recipe instead of the Easy Fried Fish. As with many other things in life, we can put in more effort to find healthier alternatives.

At the end of the day, life is truly about balance. So balance the amount of healthy foods with the not so healthy while also satisfying your taste buds. Bon appetit!

Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Recipe by Soneta ThuyCourse: Main, SidesCuisine: Cambodian, AsianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs of chicken wings

• 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil

• 1 1/2 tbsp of sugar

• 1 tbsp of fish sauce

• 1 tbsp of soy sauce

• 1 tsp of MSG

• 1 tsp of garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp of basil leaves

• 1/4 tsp of paprika

• 1/8 tsp of black pepper

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings and seasonings. Mix well to ensure chicken is properly coated with marinade for all the good flavors.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking rack with nonstick cooking oil and line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil.
• Place chicken wings on top of rack and with the leftover marinade, rub it over the wings and keep the remainder for later. Put in oven and let it bake for 30 mins.
• Flip the chicken wings and brush the remaining marinade on top evenly. Turn the temp to 425 degrees and set timer for 30 mins.
• Flip again for an additional 15 mins or until chicken is golden and crispy!
• Carefully remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions then serve and enjoy!