Can I use wing sections instead of whole wings?

Yes. The recipe notes that if you cook the wings as individual sections, they make a great finger food appetizer.

Do I have to use the pineapple juice and gin?

No. Both are listed as optional, so you can leave either one out. The wings will still have a soy-ginger teriyaki-style flavor.

Can I cook these on high instead of low?

The recipe specifies LOW for 6 to 8 hours. For the best texture, low and slow is the safest choice; cooking on high would likely reduce the braising time and could make the wings more prone to drying out or breaking apart.

How often should I stir the wings while they cook?

Stir several times during cooking to redistribute the sauce, but mix carefully so you do not break up the chicken.

What should I serve with these wings?

The recipe suggests serving them with steamed rice. They also work well as party appetizers on their own.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. You can mix the sauce ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate them, then add the wings and cook when ready. Leftovers should keep well refrigerated for a few days and can be reheated gently.

Recipes

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Name: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 18 chicken wings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 18 chicken wings, whole or separated; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 heaping tablespoon The Spice House ground ginger; 4 or more minced garlic cloves; 6 scallions, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional); 1/4 cup dry gin (optional)

Sticky and addicting. Freshly ground ginger makes all the difference in this recipe.

Submitted by: Stephen Gross from Des Moines, Iowa
Yield: 18 chicken wings

Spices

Featured in this Recipe

Ginger, Ground

$7.99

Ingredients

chicken wings, whole or separated 18
soy sauce 1/2 cup
ground ginger 1 heaping tablespoon
minced garlic cloves 4 or more
scallions, coarsely chopped 6
honey 1 tablespoon
oil 1 tablespoon
pineapple juice (optional) 1/4 cup
dry gin (optional) 1/4 cup

Preparation Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except chicken wings in slow cooker, and mix well.
2. Add chicken wings and mix to be sure each piece is coated with sauce.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 – 8 hours, stirring several times to re distribute the sauce. Mix carefully to avoid breaking up the chicken.
4. Serve with steamed rice.
5. If cooked as individual sections of wings, this recipe makes a great finger food appetizer.