RECIPE: Soy Sauce Koji Oven Baked Chicken Wings

These oven-baked chicken wings are marinated in a seasoned soy sauce koji sauce. They’re crispy and sweet on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. You can also add a dash of shichimi (seven spice) chili pepper or black pepper to accentuate the flavor. 

Servings: 6 wings

Ingredients

• 6 chicken wings (~250g) (can substitute chicken breast or fish)
• 1 Tbsp shio koji seasoned with soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• Pinch of salt
• Optional seasonings: shichimi togarashi (seven spice blend) or black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce koji, ginger, garlic and salt in a bowl. 
3. Place the chicken wings in a zippered storage bag and pour in the sauce from step 2. Make sure the wings are evenly coated and place in the fridge for 30 mins. 
4. Place the chicken wings on a cookie sheet lined baking tray and bake in the oven at 180°C for 20 mins until the chicken wings are cooked through. 
5. Season with shichimi togarashi or black pepper if desired and serve hot.