Coca-Cola chicken wings is a simple Chinese dish that everyone in Hong Kong have eaten before. It is a very common and popular homemade dish. How did someone think of cooking chicken wings with coca-cola? I don’t have a clue. One thing I do know for sure is that coca-cola is something special in Hong Kong back in the days. We didn’t drink coca-cola (and soda) day in and day out. It was always for important days of the year, like birthdays, parties and weddings. Sweet and bubbly. I cherished every soda that I had. Of course, I drink soda much more often these days, but this chicken wings dish is still special in my heart.
Not only the wings are tasty, this dish only takes 7 ingredients to make, and I bet you already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. The wings were seared in a hot pan. Braised in the coca-cola and soy sauce. The liquid reduced down to a syrup and made a beautiful glaze on the wings. Little sweet with a great balance from the savory soy sauce. These wings are very addictive! Serve with steamed rice and some vegetables. Dinner is set!
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 ginger slices peeled
- 18 - 20 chicken wings or drumettes
- 10 ounces Coca-Cola
- 2½ teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil and add the ginger slices. Cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken wings and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add Coca-Cola, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove cover. Turn the heat up to high. Reduce the sauce until slightly thicken, about 10 minutes, turning the wings every once a while.
- In another large pan over medium-high heat, warm ½ tablespoon oil. Transfer the wings without the sauce to the pan and sear for 1 - 2 minutes on each side until the skins are a bit caramelized. Place the cooked wings on a serving plate. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dark soy sauce is not the same as regular soy sauce. It can't be substitute. You can find it in Chinese grocery store or from Amazon.
- Keep a close eye on the wings for the last step. The wings can get burnt easily.
- Serve the chicken wings with steamed rice as a meal.
- Do not throw away the sauce. It's perfect with steamed rice.
Bonnie Eng says
August 6, 2014 at 2:45 pmWhat a great recipe…I didn’t know everyone in HK has eaten these! Now I must make them…they look absolutely yummy Lokness!
Lokness says
August 11, 2014 at 6:01 pmThank you Bonnie! Yea, it is a quick and easy dish, so all moms in HK love making this dish. I hope you will like them. Have a good week!
Kelly says
August 11, 2014 at 3:47 amThese look so tasty! I’ve never tried making wings with pop before but it sounds so flavorful! My husband is a big fan of wings so can’t wait to try this next time for him 🙂
Lokness says
August 11, 2014 at 6:03 pmThanks, Kelly! The coke gave the wings some sweetness. Kids would really love these! Enjoy!
Elaine says
September 23, 2014 at 5:57 pmHaha, this is my favorite. The color with soy sauce is perfect.
Lokness says
October 29, 2014 at 8:49 amThanks Elaine! Gotta love the magic of dark soy sauce to create that beautiful color on the wings!
Betty says
October 29, 2014 at 2:03 amThis is such a classic staple to Hong Kong meals! Thanks for sharing!
Lokness says
October 29, 2014 at 8:50 amIt truly is a Hong Kong classic! Comforting and easy! Thanks Betty!