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Braised Chicken
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10 MIN
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Easy
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This Yellow Braised Chicken Wings recipe delivers tender, aromatic wings with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The dish starts by blanching the wings with scallions, ginger, and peppercorns to lock in juiciness. A unique water-fried sugar technique creates a glossy caramel coating, giving the wings their signature golden hue. Fragrant spices like star anise, bay leaves, and nutmeg infuse depth, while dried chilies add a subtle kick. Simmered in soy sauce and cooking wine until fall-off-the-bone tender, these wings are finished with a rich, reduced glaze. Ideal for a comforting meal, this recipe stands out with its masterful spice blend and caramelization method—guaranteed to impress!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken wings 10 pieces (approx. 1000g)
The aromatics
- scallions 3-4 segments (approx. 50g)
- ginger 5-6 slices (approx. 20g)
The sauce & seasonings
- peppercorns 1 tsp (approx. 5g)
- sugar 3 tbsp (approx. 30g)
- dried chili peppers 2-3 pieces (approx. 5g)
- bay leaves 2 leaves
- nutmeg 1/2 tsp grated
- star anise 2 pieces
- soy sauce 1 tbsp
- cooking wine 1 tbsp
- salt to taste
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Today, I used 10 chicken wings, first washed them clean, then put them in a pot of cold water.
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Step 2
Add 3-4 scallion segments, 5-6 slices of ginger, a small amount of peppercorns, and bring to a boil over high heat, cook for 1 minute, then remove.
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Step 3
Next, we need to fry the sugar color, which can be done with water or oil, and this time I used water frying. After cleaning the pot, heat it up, add an equal amount of water and sugar, which can be rock sugar or granulated sugar.
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Step 4
When the sugar is completely dissolved and starts to bubble, it’s time to add the chicken.
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Step 5
At this time, add the chicken and fry until it turns a beautiful yellow color. If it’s too late, it will become braised chicken instead of yellow braised chicken.
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Step 6
Then add dried chili peppers, bay leaves, nutmeg, and star anise, stir-fry, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, add scallion segments and ginger slices, and add salt to taste.
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Step 7
Pour in enough boiling water to just cover the chicken wings. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and braise for about 20 minutes, then switch to high heat to reduce the sauce.
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Step 8
The dish is now complete.
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