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    HOME » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Nov 29, 2015 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021· This website generates income via ads ·

    Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings

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    One of my favorite cooking shows is The Best Thing I Ever Made on the Food Network. In the episode "Tasty Travels," Andrew Zimmern shared a recipe for Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings. He could not say enough about how good these wings are, so I decided I had to make them myself. I found the recipe online and read all the positive reviews before starting. I like to try a recipe as written the first time before putting my own spin on it but I knew there were a couple of things I would like to do differently. A few reviewers noted that the recipe is slightly different from the video, so be aware of that if you follow the recipe at Food Network.

    Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings at TheEggFarm.com

    We like crispy skin on our wings so I chose to cook mine in a hot wok with oil. Next time I may even try deep-frying the wings first for even crispier skin.

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    There was a lot of spitting, sputtering, and steam, but what a beautiful day for it!

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    The Asian-style sauce has scallions, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, mirin, oyster sauce, star anise and cinnamon. The sauce is assembled in a bowl then poured over the wings as they cook. Eventually the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.

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    I followed Andrews suggestion to emulsify the chicken fat into the sauce by turning up the heat at the last-minute to boil the fat into the other liquids. Then I poured it all into a fresh pan for garnishing and serving.

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    Delicious! Thanks to Food Network and Andrew Zimmern for a great wing recipe!

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    Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings

    Star anise and cinnamon sticks give these chicken wings a unique flavor profile, unlike any other chicken wing.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 22 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 6
    Calories 414 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large non-stick skillet or wok

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 whole chicken wings flap segments removed
    • 2 TBS sunflower oil
    • ⅓ cup water
    • ⅓ cup sake
    • ⅓ cup naturally brewed soy sauce
    • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons mirin
    • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 inch thin slices fresh ginger
    • 1 clove star anise
    • 1 dried hot chile
    • 1 small cinnamon stick
    • Sliced green onions for garnish
    • Sesame seeds for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Place a 14-inch nonstick sauce pan or large wok over high heat. Add the sunflower oil and heat until it glistens. Add the chicken and sear to golden brown.
    • Add the water, sake, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, oyster sauce, ginger, star anise, dried chili and cinnamon stick to a small bowl and stir to mix.
    • Pour the sauce over the hot chicken in the pan. Bring back up to a simmer. Cook, covered, about 12 minutes.
    • Uncover and simmer until the pan is almost dry, tossing frequently to coat the wings, another 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Skim off the fat if you like, and serve, garnishing with scallion shavings and sesame seeds. Or emulsify the chicken fat into the sauce by turning up the heat at the last minute to boil the fat into the other liquids. .
    • Garnish and serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Grandmother's Chinese Chicken Wings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    414
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    99
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    1130
    mg
    47
    %
    Potassium
     
    295
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    17
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    25
    g
    50
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    260
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    33
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword asian, chicken wings, cinnamon stick, star anise, sticky
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    I am Mary, the blogger behind "Oh That's Good!" I am a former nurse, former hobby farm blogger, former vintage shop owner, and current food blogger. I live with my husband and our little mutt Tucker in a lovely retirement community. I am cooking for two and taking inspiration from old cookbooks, magazines, and memories of watching my mother and grandmother cook. I like reducing my food waste and exorbitant grocery bills! I am busy rewriting my recipes for two servings with the option of adjusting the recipe up to four or six servings with just one click.

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