Cola Chicken Wings
Cola Chicken Wings are a popular dish in Asian cuisine, especially in Chinese home cooking. The recipe features chicken wings cooked with Cola, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, creating a savory and slightly sweet glaze. The carbonation in the Cola helps tenderize the meat while adding a unique depth of flavor. This dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a great option for both casual meals and special occasions.
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken Wings: 10 pieces
DIRECTIONS
Prepare Ingredients
Mince the garlic, finely chop the ginger, and chop the scallions. Set aside.
Prepare Chicken Wings
Use a toothpick to poke several small holes on both sides of each chicken wing for better flavor absorption.
Marinate Chicken Wings
Place chicken wings in a bowl. Add minced garlic, chopped ginger, and scallions. Pour in 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
Tips:
Massage the marinade into the wings to ensure even distribution.
For a spicy kick, add some chili powder during marination or dried chili peppers during cooking.
Fry the Chicken Wings
Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the bottom evenly.
Fry the marinated chicken wings until golden brown on both sides.
Simmer the Chicken Wings
After frying until golden brown, pour in Cola until the liquid just covers the chicken wings.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes until the chicken wings are fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
Finish and Serve
Once the sauce thickens, increase the heat to high and quickly reduce the sauce, continuously turning the chicken wings to coat them evenly with the thickened sauce.
Serve the Cola Chicken Wings garnished with chopped scallions or sesame seeds as desired.