Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

4 from 1 vote

Savory homemade Coca-Cola Chicken Wings are cooked in a tangy, sweet cola sauce. It's so delicious and flavorful. This easy chicken recipe is perfect for an appetizer or quick meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound chicken wings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large lime
2 stalks scallions
16.9 ounce bottle Coca-Cola
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic smashed
2 inch piece ginger sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Prick the back of the chicken wings with a sharp knife and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the wings on a baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle evenly with salt. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to remove 4 strips of lime zest and cut the lime in half. Squeeze 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice into a saucepan. Chop the scallion in half and add the white bottom part to the saucepan, reserving the green part. Finely chop the green part and set aside. Add the lime zest, cola, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to the saucepan.
Bring the cola mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and reduces by about half. Drain out the solids. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir this mixture into the cola sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour half of the sauce into a large bowl and mix well with butter. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
Remove the chicken wings from the oven and toss them in the cola mixture. Return the wings to the baking pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are dark golden brown and glossy.
Serve the chicken wings immediately with the Coca-Cola sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds on top

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Notes

Recipe Source: Good Housekeeping

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before baking or frying. This helps to achieve crispy skin.

Prick the back of the chicken wings with a sharp knife, which helps the flavors penetrate better.

The final bake after coating the wings with the sauce should be brief. This step caramelizes the sauce and gives the wings a glossy finish. Be careful not to overbake, which will lead to a sticky texture.

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