Coca Cola Chicken Wings (Printer View)

Sticky chicken wings glazed with Coca-Cola, soy, garlic, and ginger—perfectly sweet and savory for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.5 pounds chicken wings, split at joints, tips discarded

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
05 - ½ cup soy sauce
06 - 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Coca-Cola
07 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
11 - 2 scallions, sliced for garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

# Method steps:

01 - Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken wings to the skillet and cook while turning occasionally for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly browned on all surfaces.
04 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Coca-Cola, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well blended.
05 - Pour the sauce mixture over the wings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce reduces to a sticky glaze and wings reach full doneness.
06 - Stir in sesame oil if desired for enhanced aromatic depth.
07 - Transfer wings to a serving platter, spoon remaining glaze over the top, and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce does all the work while you relax—it's basically impossible to mess up once everything hits the pan.
  • These wings taste like takeout but come together faster than delivery would arrive.
  • They're naturally sticky and glossy, which means they look impressive without any fussing.
02 -
  • If your wings aren't fully cooked through after 25 minutes, give them another 5 minutes—the glaze will keep building flavor, not breaking down.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so don't panic if it seems a little loose while cooking; it will set up beautifully on the plate.
03 -
  • Buy chicken wings that are already split at the joint to save time and frustration.
  • If your sauce isn't thickening enough, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it in during the last few minutes of cooking.
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