Zongzi Braised Chicken Wings

Zongzi Braised Chicken Wings

Indulge in a unique fusion of flavors with this **Chicken Wings with Pan-Fried Zongzi** recipe—a delightful twist on traditional Chinese cuisine. Succulent chicken wings are marinated with aromatic spices like star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, then steamed to tender perfection. Paired with crispy pan-fried white rice zongzi, this dish offers a satisfying contrast of textures. The zongzi, lightly browned for a golden crunch, soaks up the rich, savory sauce from the chicken, creating a mouthwatering harmony of sweet and savory notes. Perfect for a festive meal or a comforting family dinner, this recipe combines the best of both worlds—juicy, flavorful chicken and the hearty, chewy goodness of zongzi. Easy to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a must-try for anyone craving a creative and delicious dish!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken wings
500g
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white rice zongzi
200g

The aromatics

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salted zongzi (optional)
150g (if used)

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
3 slices (15g)
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star anise
2 pieces (5g)
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peppercorns
5-6 whole
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cinnamon
1 piece (5g)
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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white sugar
1 tbsp
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oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Recently made various zongzi, including eight-treasure zongzi, bean paste zongzi, red sugar sesame paste white rice zongzi, fresh meat zongzi, pickled vegetable meat zongzi, and mushroom meat zongzi. The shapes are the common ones: dragon boat shape, triangular shape, slender cone shape, and quadrangular shape.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Clean the chicken wings, remove the feathers on the surface, and cut two knives on both sides to facilitate flavor absorption.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Blanch the chicken wings, add 3 slices of ginger, 2 star anise, 4-5 peppercorns, 1 piece of cinnamon, soy sauce, cooking wine, and white sugar, and add water until the wings are almost covered. Use an electric pressure cooker to steam for 10-15 minutes.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut the white rice zongzi into blocks. You can also use salted zongzi.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Pan-fry the zongzi blocks in oil until they are lightly browned on all sides.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Transfer the steamed chicken wings to a wok, add the pan-fried zongzi, and stir-fry until the sauce is thick and the ingredients are well combined.

7. Step 7

Step 7
The finished product.

8. Step 8

Step 8
The finished product.

9. Step 9

Step 9
The finished product.

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