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Coca Cola Chicken Wings

Sweet, savory, and sticky Coca Cola Chicken Wings made by simmering browned chicken wings in Coca Cola, soy sauce, garlic and ginger until the sauce becomes a glossy glaze. An easy Filipino-style appetizer perfect for parties, movie nights, game days or a delicious family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilogram chicken wings cut in half
  • 300 ml Coca Cola
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for shallow frying
  • Chopped green onions for garnish, optional
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Clean the chicken wings and cut them in half at the joints. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Season the chicken wings with salt and ground black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken wings and cook until both sides are lightly browned.
  • Pour the Coca Cola into the pan. Add the soy sauce, minced ginger, and garlic.
  • Toss the chicken wings gently to coat them with the sauce.
  • Simmer over medium heat, turning the wings occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Once the sauce has reduced, increase the heat to high and cook for another 2–3 minutes, tossing the chicken frequently.
  • Continue cooking until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and sticky and coats the chicken wings.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken wings dry before seasoning to help them brown properly.
  • There is no need to marinate the chicken for a long time. The wings can be cooked immediately after seasoning.
  • Use regular Coca Cola, rather than diet or zero-sugar cola, for the best sticky glaze.
  • Keep the heat at medium while the chicken simmers so the sauce can reduce without burning.
  • Watch the pan closely once the sauce becomes thick because the sugars can burn quickly.
  • Turn the wings occasionally while simmering so they absorb the sauce evenly.
  • Add chopped green chilies or siling labuyo for a spicy version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet, oven, or air fryer. Add a small splash of water if the glaze becomes too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 16gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mg
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