Zongzi Chicken Wings
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Zongzi Chicken Wings

timer 34 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Zongzi Chicken Wings

About This Recipe

This Zongzi Chicken Wings recipe is a delicious fusion of traditional flavors and hearty comfort food. Succulent chicken wings are pan-fried to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and scallions for deep umami notes. The star of the dish—zongzi (sticky rice dumplings)—is added later, soaking up the aromatic broth and becoming irresistibly tender. Zongzi leaves infuse the dish with a subtle herbal fragrance, enhancing the overall depth of flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish balances crispy, juicy chicken with sticky, sauce-coated zongzi for a satisfying meal. Perfect for using leftover zongzi or creating a new family favorite, this recipe brings a unique twist to classic braised chicken wings. Serve hot for a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 34m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken wings 500g
  • zongzi 200g
The aromatics
  • zongzi leaves 3-4 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
  • Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • ginger 2 slices
  • scallion 2 stalks

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Cut the cooked zongzi into large pieces and set aside.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Clean and dry the chicken wings. Heat oil in a pot, add the chicken wings, and fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry until golden brown on the other side.
3
Step 3
Step 3
Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, ginger slices, and scallion segments, and stir evenly. Add hot water to cover all the ingredients.
4
Step 4
Step 4
Cut the zongzi leaves into large pieces and add them to the pot to cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Step 5
Wait for the soup to thicken slightly, then remove the zongzi leaves, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste, and stir-fry the zongzi pieces for about one minute, until they are evenly coated with the soup, then turn off the heat.

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