Soy-Braised Chicken Wings (酱油鸡翅)

酱油鸡翅

Soy-Braised Chicken Wings (酱油鸡翅) — a Chinese recipe made with chicken wings, ginger, ready in about 30 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• chicken wings (mid-joint + drumette)
• ginger, sliced
• scallions
• light soy sauce
• dark soy sauce
• sugar
• Shaoxing wine
• star anise (optional)
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. Pat wings dry and score. Have the sauce ready: soy, dark soy, sugar, Shaoxing, and 1 cup warm water mixed.
2. Heat a wide pan over medium-high. Sear the wings skin-side down in one layer until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Don't crowd.
3. Add ginger, scallions, and star anise (if using). Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the sauce. It should come about halfway up the wings. Boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
5. Uncover, turn the wings, and simmer uncovered 8 minutes, spooning sauce over them, until the sauce is glossy and clings.
6. Off heat, drizzle sesame oil and toss once. Serve hot with rice — spoon the remaining sauce over.