Sticky Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wings (WW Friendly)

Sweet, tangy, and sticky in all the right ways โ€” these wings taste like takeout but fit right into your WW goals! ๐Ÿ’š

Servings: 4
WW Points (per serving): ~6 points


๐Ÿ” Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints โ€“ 12 pts total
  • Cooking spray โ€“ 0 pts

For the Teriyaki Glaze:

  • ยฝ cup pineapple juice โ€“ 2 pts
  • โ…“ cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce โ€“ 2 pts
  • 1 tbsp honey โ€“ 2 pts
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce โ€“ 0 pts
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic โ€“ 0 pts
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger โ€“ 0 pts
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper โ€“ 0 pts

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Set to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Bake the Chicken:
    Arrange the wings in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  3. Make the Glaze:
    In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Glaze & Finish:
    Remove wings, brush generously with the glaze, and return to oven for 15 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
    (Optional: Broil 2โ€“3 minutes for extra crispiness โ€” just keep an eye on them!)
  5. Serve & Enjoy:
    Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired (adds ~ยฝ point).

๐Ÿ’ก WW Tips

  • Air fry instead: 380ยฐF (190ยฐC) for 20โ€“25 minutes, glaze in the last 10 minutes.
  • Want it spicier? Add red pepper flakes ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ.
  • For fewer points, use boneless skinless chicken breast chunks instead of wings โ€” same glaze, fewer calories!

โš–๏ธ WW Breakdown (per serving)

  • Chicken + glaze = ~6 points
    (Lower to 4 pts by skipping honey or using sugar-free teriyaki.)