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Coca-Cola Chicken Wings (可乐鸡翅)

Tender, juicy meat coated with a sticky, shiny sauce, Coca-Cola chicken wings are simple to make and amazingly tasty.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 499 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 9 chicken wings about 900 g/2 lb (see note 1)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 1 can original Coca-Cola or Pepsi 330 ml/12 fl oz (see note 2)
  • 6 slices ginger
  • 2 stalks scallions
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 piece star-anise optional
  • 1 bay leaf optional
Garnishing (optional)
  • sesame seeds
  • scallions, finely chopped

Instructions

Fry the chicken
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  1. Cut each chicken wing into three parts at the joints. Pat dry the surface with kitchen paper if they appear to be wet.
  2. Add oil to a wok or a pot. Lay in the chicken pieces, ideally in a single layer. Fry over medium heat until lightly golden (flip halfway to brown both sides).
Braise the chicken
  1. Pour in Coca-Cola (or Pepsi). Add ginger, scallions, light soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, salt, white pepper, star anise and bay leaf. Use high heat to bring the liquid to a full boil.
  2. Cover with a lid. Leave to cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. It should be still boiling during the process (not a gentle simmer). Flip the chicken pieces halfway to ensure all sides have contact with the broth.
Thickens the sauce
  1. When the time is up, remove the lid and turn the heat to the highest. Pick out the ginger, scallions and spices. Leave to boil vigorously to allow fast evaporation.
  2. Once the broth is thickened, toss the chicken very well to coat every piece with the sauce (Tip: This process takes 8 to 10 minutes depending on the heat. Please bear in mind that the sauce will thicken further while cooling down. Be attentive not to overly boil down as you might burn the sauce.)
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve warm with steamed rice, vegetable dishes, or at room temperature as finger food.

Notes

  • You may also use this recipe to cook chicken drumsticks or chicken thighs. The same method applies. Increase the braising time by 5 minutes or so as they are larger.
  • Diet Coca-cola or diet Pepsi are not suitable for this recipe. Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in them, is sensitive to heat thus it’s not recommended for cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 499kcal (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 499kcal 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.