Mahogany Chicken Wings With Green Papaya Sala

This dish offers a stunning contrast of flavors and textures, combining rich, sweet, and savory mahogany-glazed chicken wings with the bright, acidic crunch of a traditional Thai green papaya salad (som tam). The wings are marinated for a full day in a complex blend of hoisin, plum sauce, soy, and sherry, resulting in a deep, glossy finish and tender meat. The accompanying salad, made with shredded unripe papaya, long beans, cashews, and dried shrimp, provides a refreshing counterpoint that cuts through the richness of the chicken. Perfect for dinner parties or special weekend meals, this recipe brings together American-style comfort with Southeast Asian vibrancy. It is a show-stopping main that feels both indulgent and balanced.

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 97.2

Description

This dish offers a stunning contrast of flavors and textures, combining rich, sweet, and savory mahogany-glazed chicken wings with the bright, acidic crunch of a traditional Thai green papaya salad (som tam). The wings are marinated for a full day in a complex blend of hoisin, plum sauce, soy, and sherry, resulting in a deep, glossy finish and tender meat. The accompanying salad, made with shredded unripe papaya, long beans, cashews, and dried shrimp, provides a refreshing counterpoint that cuts through the richness of the chicken. Perfect for dinner parties or special weekend meals, this recipe brings together American-style comfort with Southeast Asian vibrancy. It is a show-stopping main that feels both indulgent and balanced.

Ingredients

1 cup hoisin sauce
3/4 cup plum sauce
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup honey
5 whole green onions, minced
6 whole garlic cloves, minced
4 lb chicken drumettes
1 lb unripe green papaya, peeled and julienned
6 whole green bird's eye chilies, seeded and diced
5 whole garlic cloves, minced
2 oz long beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp roasted cashews
1/4 tsp dried shrimp, minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp crushed palm sugar
1 tbsp bottled Thai fish sauce
1 sprig Thai basil

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, plum sauce, soy sauce, cider vinegar, dry sherry, honey, green onions, and garlic; mix well to form the marinade.
2
Add chicken drumettes to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
4
Arrange marinated drumettes on a baking pan. Roast, basting frequently with the remaining marinade, until the sauce thickens and the chicken achieves a deep mahogany color, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
5
While the chicken roasts, prepare the Green Papaya Salad. In a large serving bowl, combine shredded green papaya, diced chilies, minced garlic, blanched long beans, cashews, and minced dried shrimp.
6
Add fresh lime juice, crushed palm sugar, and fish sauce to the papaya mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine flavors.
7
Place the prepared Green Papaya Salad on a large platter. Arrange the roasted Mahogany Chicken Wings over the top of the salad.
8
Garnish with fresh Thai basil sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 97.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1404.0mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 18.6g7%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 11.4g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken wings, green papaya salad, thai salad, hoisin sauce, marinated chicken, roasted wings, sweet and savory, dinner party, asian fusion, glazed chicken, summer dinner, crunchy salad, fish sauce, lime juice, cashews, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, plum sauce, vinegar, sherry

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