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Soy Chicken Wings
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How to Cook Soy Chicken Wings

Soy chicken wings are tender, savory, and beautifully glazed chicken wings braised in a rich soy sauce mixture infused with warm spices and fragrant oils.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken wings recipe, k wings, soy chicken wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo chicken wings
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger juice extracted from fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. fish sauce or patis
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. cooking wine
  • 2 tsp. peanut oil
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 whole piece of star anise
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

How to cook Soy Chicken Wings:

  • To make the marinade, mix together ginger extract, fish sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, wine, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken wings and leave for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • Heat peanut oil until very hot. Add green onions and chicken wings and fry until chicken is browned well on all sides.
  • Add soy sauce, star anise and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove star anise after the dish has boiled. Serve hot with rice and soup.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Marinate for Maximum Flavor

Don’t rush the marinating process if you want tender, flavorful wings. Let the chicken soak up the ginger, fish sauce, sesame oil, and spices for at least an hour to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat. Turning the wings occasionally helps ensure every part gets an even coating, giving you the most delicious results.

Choose the Right Oil for Frying

Peanut oil is ideal for this dish because of its high smoke point and fragrant, nutty aroma that enhances the soy sauce glaze. It also helps create a beautiful golden crust on the wings without burning. If peanut oil isn’t available, corn oil is a good alternative, but you’ll miss out on that subtle nutty flavor.

Don’t Skip the Browning Step

Browning the wings before braising locks in flavor and creates a delicious caramelized surface that helps the sauce cling better. This extra step adds a deep, roasted taste to the dish, making it more complex and mouthwatering. Skipping this step might save time, but you’ll lose out on that extra layer of flavor that makes soy chicken wings irresistible.