Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Did you know that Coca-Cola Chicken Wings are one of the most popular dishes in China? These sweet, lightly spiced wings are perfect for any meal, from lunch to a late-night snack. In this version, I added some lemon to balance the sweetness from the soda, just like you’d add a lemon slice to your coke!

Ingredients

2lb

Chicken Wingscleaned and patted dry

2Tbsp

Cooking Oil

1/2in

Fresh Ginger, sliced

3stalks

Scallions, dividedlight parts chopped into 1-inch pieces and dark green parts thinly sliced for garnish

2Tbsp

Shaoxing Cooking Wineor Sherry

2cans(12 fl oz)

SponsoredCoca Cola

2Tbsp

Soy Sauce

1Tbsp

Oyster Sauce

1/2

Lemonsliced into rounds and deseeded

to taste

CookedWhite Ricefor servingoptional

to taste

White Sesame Seedsfor garnishoptional

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

350

Fat

26.7 g

Protein

26.2 g

Carbs

14.2 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Cut diagonal slices into the skin on both sides of the Chicken Wings (2 lb).

step 2

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add Cooking Oil (2 Tbsp), then add the chicken wings top side down. Sear for 3-5 minutes, until the skin is golden brown.

step 3

Flip the wings and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until the skin is golden brown.

step 4

Add Fresh Ginger (1/2 in), the light part of the Scallions (3 stalks), and Shaoxing Cooking Wine (2 Tbsp). Cook for a bit to allow the alcohol to evaporate, 2-3 minutes.

step 5

Add the Coca Cola (2 cans), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), and Oyster Sauce (1 Tbsp). Turn to high heat and bring to a boil. If there is too much foam, skim off some. Turn heat to medium, then cover for 10-12 minutes.

step 6

Add the Lemon Slices (1/2). Bring to high heat and stir until the sauce has been reduced to a thick, saucy consistency, then turn off the heat.

step 7

Sprinkle with chopped scallions and White Sesame Seeds (to taste). Serve with White Rice (to taste) if desired.