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Chicken Wings in Oyster Sauce

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Submitted by teener

Chinese wok-braised chicken wings glazed in oyster sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, and fresh ginger. Simmered then basted until sticky, glossy, and irresistibly savory.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

40 min

READY

60 min

These wings get their shine from a sauce that’s all umami, no fuss.

Fresh ginger sizzles in oil to flavor the wok, then the wings brown in batches until golden on all sides.

Oyster sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and a pinch of sugar create a braising liquid that reduces into a dark, glossy glaze as the wings simmer.

The last 15 minutes are spent uncovered, basting constantly until each wing is lacquered and sticky.

Pro Tips

  • Brown the wings in batches so they sear instead of steam; overcrowding the wok drops the temperature
  • Drain the oil and remove the ginger slices before adding the sauce for a cleaner, more balanced glaze
  • Baste frequently during the uncovered stage; this is what builds up those glossy, caramelized layers
  • These work as an appetizer or a main course over steamed jasmine rice

Ingredients

1
X CHICKEN WING
to taste *
3 3
SLICES SLICES GINGER ROOT
fresh
1
X VEGETABLE OIL
to taste *
4 60
TABLESPOONS ML OYSTER SAUCE
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SHERRY
dry
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
2 ½ 38
1 237
CUP ML WATER

Directions

Cut each wing into two pieces by separating at the joint; discard the tips.

Heat the ginger slices in the oil in a wok; add a third of the wings at a time and brown.

When the wings are browned, drain the oil and remove the ginger slices from the wok.

Add the oyster sauce, sherry, sugar soy sauce, and water.

Place the browned wings in the wok and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Cook another 12 to 15 minutes with the lid off, basting frequently with the sauce.

When the wings are tender and nicely glazed, they are ready to be eaten.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (3.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 24 0% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1081mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 
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