Oyster Chicken Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
637 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Oyster Chicken Wings
Description
Oyster Chicken Wings combines marinated chicken wings with a sauce mixture of oyster sauce, soy sauces, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine. The initial frying step adds a slight browning to the wing surfaces for texture before simmering them covered in a pot with aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onion. Red bell pepper and chopped onion added during simmering soften and add mild sweetness to the dish. This cooking approach ensures the wings are juicy and flavorful, with a fragrant and savory sauce coating that penetrates the meat during the gentle simmer.
The balance of oyster sauce with dark and light soy sauces creates a complex umami profile highlighted by slight heat from black pepper and freshness from green onions and ginger. The wings can be served hot as a main or shared appetizer alongside steamed rice or simple sides, absorbing the rich sauce well. The simmered vegetables add texture contrast while softening the overall bite.
Following the steps carefully helps achieve a tender interior with flavorful sauce absorption. Covering the pot during the simmer preserves moisture and intensifies the combined sauce flavors. This recipe relies on fresh ingredients and slow cooking stage rather than quick frying to develop its character.
Ingredients
- 20 chicken wings
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- dash black pepper ground
- 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 ginger half sliced and half diced, thumb-sized piece
- 1/2 red bell pepper , cut into pieces
- 1 garlic peeled, whole
- 1/2 red onion , chopped
- 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
Combined sauce
- 1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine Chinese
- 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper ground
Instructions
- Pat drain the chicken wings.
- Cut some lines on both sides of the chicken wings. Add salt, pepper, oyster sauce, ginger and green onion. Mix well and set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for combined sauce together.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and then fry the chicken wings for 2-3 minutes until the surface becomes slightly browned.
- Prepare a claypot or simmering pot, add another tablespoon of cooking oil and fry garlic, ginger and green onion until aromatic. Place red onion and bell peppers in.
- Then lay the chicken wings one by one and drizzle the sauce on top.
- Cover the lid and simmer for 10 minutes over medium to slow fire. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 806mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 879IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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