Excellent Chicken Wings are one of my favorite dishes to make when the grandchildren come visiting, and I just know yours will disappear from the plate in minutes! These wings are sticky, sweet, and absolutely irresistible—the kind of comfort food that brings everyone together around the table.
What makes these wings so special is that beautiful glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and soy sauce that caramelizes right onto the chicken as it cooks. The mustard adds a subtle tang that balances all that sweetness, and everything comes together in such a simple, foolproof way that even a newer cook can feel like a real pro.
I’ve served these wings at family gatherings for years, and they’re always the first thing to go—even before the sides! There’s something about sharing these sticky, golden wings with loved ones that just fills my heart, and I hope they become a treasured favorite in your home too.
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Excellent Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pound Chicken Wings
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 cup Soy Sauce Made From Soy
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Mustard
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except wings in a medium saucepan and heat until butter and sugar are melted.
- Cool, and pour over wings.
- Cover and marinate overnight, turning 2 or 3 times.
- The next day: Bake at 375 degrees F. for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
- NOTE: My oven only needed 50 minutes.