Stew Chicken Wings Recipe with Coca-Cola: Glaze and Goodness!
Wings are one of my favorite parts of the whole chicken. While fried chicken wings are the most popular, I often take a break from the fried wings and make this stew chicken wings recipe. Instead of being savory, it has a sweet and tangy flavor that will cure your boredom regarding fried wings.
This dish requires surprisingly fewer ingredients than traditional chicken wings recipes. Let me show you how these chicken wings are made in simple steps. I will also include the nutritional facts so that you know what you are eating. Remember, this dish will look and taste different from other stew chicken wings recipes as I will use Coca-Cola in this recipe.
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Stew Chicken Wings Recipe Overview
A big reason for me to like this recipe is its little preparation time. You will be ready to cook the chicken wings in a few minutes. Here is a quick overview of the recipe.
| Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Easy | ||
| Total Time: 25 minutes | |||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories |
| 2 persons | 5 minutes | 20 minutes | 281 kcal |
Ingredients Needed for Stew Chicken Wings Recipe
As I have already mentioned, this recipe requires only a handful of ingredients. Check the full list of ingredients below.
Main Ingredients for the Recipe
- Chicken Wing: 10-12 chicken wings with the skin on
- Cola Drink: I used one can of Coke but you can use any other cola drink you like.
- Ginger: 25g of ginger, thinly sliced
- Scallion: 2-3 scallions, cut into large pieces
Sauces and Seasonings for the Recipe
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 tsp
- Lemon: 4-6 thick lemon slices
- Shaoxing Wine: 2 tbsp
That’s it! I won’t use any oil for this recipe; you will understand why during the cooking process.
Stew Chicken Wings Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions
Besides the detailed steps for cooking, I will tell you some common mistakes people make in this dish. Let’s start the cooking process.
Step 1: Prepare the Wings
Wash the chicken wings thoroughly and dry them using kitchen towels. Make two cuts on each side of the wings. It will help the wings absorb more flavor while cooking them.
Step 2: Prepare the Aromatics
Peel the ginger and slice them thinly. Then, cut the scallions into large pieces similar to the size of the ginger slices.
Step 3: Boil the Chicken Wings
Take water in a pot and place it on high heat. Once the water starts to boil, add the chicken wings, ginger slices, and scallions to the pot. Then, pour some Shaoxing wine into the pot. Let the chicken wings cook for about 10 minutes or until they get tender.
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Then, take the wings out and let them sit. The first mistake people make is they put the boiled wings in cold water. Due to the thermal contraction, the meat becomes tight and dry.
Step 4: Fry the Chicken Wings
Place a pan on medium heat. The second mistake here is to add oil to the pan. Chicken wings are already fatty and will release the oil while frying them. If you add extra oil, the wings will become greasy. Fry the wings for a few minutes until they get some color.
Step 5: Pour the Coke in Batches
The third mistake is pouring all the coke at a time. It will cool the wings down and impact the taste. First, put a few ginger slices into the pan. Then, pour about a quarter can of Coke.
Once the coke comes to a boil, add another quarter can. This way, add all the coke in small batches.
Step 6: Add the Seasonings
Put about 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of brown sugar, and thick slices of lemon into the pan. The fourth mistake is to avoid lemons. As lemons are acidic, they will tenderize the wings further.
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Let the wings simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens up. Sweet and sour stew chicken wings are ready to serve.
Step 7: Plate the Wings and Serve
Transfer the stew chicken wings onto a serving plate and garnish it with some chopped scallions. You can also sprinkle some sesame seeds if you want.
Stew Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Wash the chicken wings thoroughly and dry them using kitchen towels. Make two cuts on each side of the wings. It will help the wings absorb more flavor while cooking them.
- Peel the ginger and slice them thinly. Then, cut the scallions into large pieces similar to the size of the ginger slices.
- Take water in a pot and place it on high heat. Once the water starts to boil, add the chicken wings, ginger slices, and scallions to the pot. Then, pour some Shaoxing wine into the pot. Let the chicken wings cook for about 10 minutes or until they get tender.
- Then, take the wings out and let them sit. The first mistake people make is they put the boiled wings in cold water. Due to the thermal contraction, the meat becomes tight and dry.
- Place a pan on medium heat. The second mistake here is to add oil to the pan. Chicken wings are already fatty and will release the oil while frying them. If you add extra oil, the wings will become greasy. Fry the wings for a few minutes until they get some color.
- The third mistake is pouring all the coke at a time. It will cool the wings down and impact the taste. First, put a few ginger slices into the pan. Then, pour about a quarter can of Coke.
- Once the coke comes to a boil, add another quarter can. This way, add all the coke in small batches.
- Put about 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of brown sugar, and thick slices of lemon into the pan. The fourth mistake is to avoid lemons. As lemons are acidic, they will tenderize the wings further.
- Let the wings simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens up. Sweet and sour stew chicken wings are ready to serve.
- Transfer the stew chicken wings onto a serving plate and garnish it with some chopped scallions. You can also sprinkle some sesame seeds if you want.
Nutrition Facts of Stew Chicken Recipe
The nutritional values of this dish will vary depending on what cola drink you use. Here is the list of nutrients according to my recipe.
- Total Carbohydrates: 13.1g
- Protein: 31.2g
- Total Fat: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.2g
- Total Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
- Total Sugar: 10g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
- Sodium: 902mg
- Potassium: 305mg
- Calcium: 27mg
- Iron: 2mg
FAQs
I didn’t touch on some minor topics so that the recipe doesn’t get boring. Here is a quick Q&A section to answer your queries. Check them out.
Do stew chicken wings come out crispy?
Not exactly. Stewing is done to make the wings moist and juicy. So, they won’t be as crispy as fried wings. But if you keep the heat high while frying, the skin will be a bit crispier than usual.
Can I use other cuts of chicken instead of wings for this stew?
Of course. You can use any other cuts of chicken for this stew recipe. However, as the wings naturally have tender meat and more fat content, stew chicken wings taste better than other cuts of chicken.
How long does it take to marinate the chicken wings?
Marinating the chicken isn’t mandatory for this recipe. You can directly start cooking the chicken. However, you can marinate the wings with salt, brown sugar, and Shaoxing wine for about 10-15 minutes if you want.
Is it necessary to brown the chicken wings before stewing?
Yes. Browning or searing the chicken wings gives them a nice color. Also, it enhances the texture and flavor of the wings. Be careful not to overdo this. Otherwise, the chicken wings will have a burnt taste.
Can boneless chicken wings be used for this recipe?
Yes, you can. But I recommend using bone-in chicken wings. Boneless wings may dry out faster. Bone-in chicken wings are tastier and more tender than boneless wings. The same is true for other boneless cuts.
What side dishes pair well with stewed chicken wings?
Grilled veggies, potato wedges, or onion rings will pair well with these stewed chicken wings.
Conclusion
Chicken wings are mostly used to make savory dishes. But this stew chicken wings recipe is sweet. The glaze of reduced Coke on the wings is a sight to behold and the tangy kick from the lemons elevates the overall taste of the dish.
Even though made with only a few ingredients, these chicken wings will taste incredible. Just remember to avoid the mistakes I mentioned while cooking this dish. If you get the steps right, the result will be something to die for.
