Top Secret Honey Lime Chicken Wing Sauce
Add an irresistible twist to your chicken wings with this Top Secret Honey Lime Chicken Wing Sauce, a flavor-packed blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy perfection. Featuring a delectable combination of rich honey, zesty fresh lime juice, and bold lime zest, this sauce takes your wings to the next level with the umami depth of soy sauce and a spicy kick from sriracha. Balanced with buttery smoothness and infused with sautéed garlic, this luscious glaze achieves a mouthwatering consistency using a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ultimate homemade wing sauce that pairs beautifully with game-day spreads or backyard cookouts. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor and wow your guests with this crowd-pleasing creation! Perfect for SEO targeting, this recipe shines as the best honey lime wing sauce for easy, delicious, and unforgettable appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring to combine the flavors.
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches a slightly thickened, glossy consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before tossing it with freshly cooked chicken wings.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or lime wedges if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
