Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder. Whisk until everything is well combined.
½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, ¼ cup sesame oil, 6 cloves garlic, 2- inch piece of ginger, 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Marinate the Wings: Add the chicken wings to the marinade, making sure each piece is coated well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
4 pounds chicken wings
Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup, and place wire racks on top of each sheet.
Bake the Wings: Arrange the marinated chicken wings in a single layer on the wire racks. Set aside the marinade for later. Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they’re golden brown and slightly charred around the edges.
Prepare the Sticky Sauce: While the wings are baking, pour the reserved marinade into a large saucepan. Add ½ cup of water and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky.
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water, ½ cup water
Coat the Wings: Once the wings are done, take them out of the oven and put them in a large mixing bowl. Pour the thickened sticky sauce over the wings and toss to coat each piece well.
Garnish and Serve: Place the sticky wings on a serving platter. Top with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a fresh touch.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 scallion
Enjoy: Serve the wings immediately as an appetizer or main dish alongside your favorite sides, like steamed rice or a crisp salad.