Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings; Chinese Rice Wine; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; Cooking Oil; Dried Red Chilies; 1 inch piece of ginger (minced); 2 green onions (chopped); 1 cinnamon stick; Szechuan Peppercorns; Cornstarch

Experience a fiery flavor explosion with these irresistible Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings! Always a crowd-pleaser, these tangy, perfectly glazed wings are guaranteed to disappear fast. Our easy-to-follow recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a mouthwatering kick – perfect for game day, parties, or a weeknight treat. Get ready for the ultimate wing experience!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 68 kcal

Protein 9g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings

2 lbs chicken wings
Chinese Rice Wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cooking Oil
Dried Red Chilies
1 inch piece of ginger (minced)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 cinnamon stick
Szechuan Peppercorns
Cornstarch

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How to Make Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat 2 lbs chicken wings dry with paper towels. Cut each wing into two sections at the joint, discarding the wing tips.
In a large bowl or resealable bag, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper.
Add chicken wings to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
Add 2-3 dried red chilies (adjust to your spice preference) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken wings to the wok and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 inch piece of ginger (minced), 2 green onions (chopped), 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns.
Stir-fry for 1 minute.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken wings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 12 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and tender.
Remove the cinnamon stick, chilies, ginger, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Serve the Spicy Chinese Chicken Wings immediately while hot and crispy.