Coca Cola Chicken Wings

Method6 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Make some cuts on the back of the chicken wings (500 g), making the flavors better absorbing.

   Uses 500 g chicken wings (around 12 to 14 middle wings)

2. 2

   Step 2: Optionally put the scored chicken wings in a pan with cold water and cooking wine. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, then drain and pat dry. If skipping parboiling, simply pat the scored wings dry.

   Optional parboil 1 minute after boiling · 1 minUses Scored raw chicken wings · Water as needed for optional parboiling · Cooking wine for optional parboiling (quantity unspecified)

3. 3

   Step 3: Add about 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to a pan and fry the chicken wings until slightly browned. This step is a must. Browned and crispy surface brings lots of flavors.

   Uses Prepared dry chicken wings · 1/2 tbsp. cooking oil

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the 600 ml cola, scallions (4) and sliced ginger (1 large piece) to the browned wings. Season with a small pinch of salt and the optional light soy sauce (1 tbsp.) and oyster sauce (1 tsp.); omit both sauces for the source sweeter version.

   Uses Browned chicken wings · 600 ml coca cola · 1 large piece of ginger · 4 scallions (divided) · a small pinch of salt · 1 tbsp. light soy sauce (optional for a mild spicy version) · 1 tsp. oyster sauce

5. 5

   Step 5: Simmer the wings in the cola sauce for 10 minutes, then raise the heat and cook another 10 minutes. Remove the spent ginger/scallions and skim the surface as needed.

   Braise 10 minutes, then reduce 10 minutes · 20 minUses Chicken wings in cola braising sauce

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   Step 6: Cook until all the sauce is coated on the chicken wings. Serve hot!

   Uses Cooked wings and reduced cola sauce