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You don’t hear many murmurs about Coca Cola Chicken Wings in the States these days, but it was all the rage among Asians in the early 1990s. These days, when I sit down to watch my trashy Chinese soap operas, they still write in scenarios of kids requesting Coca Cola Chicken Wings from their parents in intense anticipation of a yummy meal–it’s definitely a reward and incentive!

I tried to find some fun facts about this dish, like who invented it, but I think the jury is still out. Some of the (obvious and not that helpful) contenders cited are the Chinese, the Taiwanese, and the Americans. Provenance aside, one thing that I’m sure of is that these wings are finger-lickin’ good, and I do not use that term lightly.

But you’ve seen the photos, so you knew that.

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Perhaps more important is the elephant in the room–we all know that soda is not good for your health. Under normal circ*mstances, soda is not found in my household at any time. Think of these Coca Cola Chicken Wings as a once-in-a-while treat–kind of like fried chicken or hotdogs. Moreover, this is not an endorsem*nt for Coca-Cola! Any cola will do in this recipe.

So if you were born after the 90’s (or don’t remember much from the 90’s), think of this recipe as a piece of history. Invite a bunch of friends and give this recipe a try so you can see what all the hoopla is about AND save yourself from taking down a batch of Coca-Cola Chicken Wings all by yourself.

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Coca Cola Chicken Wings: Recipe Instructions

Wash and clean the chicken wings. Cut the wings at the joint, and pat the chickendry with a paper towel.

Pre-heat the wok until it starts to smoke. Add the oil, and spread it around to coat the bottom of the wok. Now add the ginger and the chicken wings. Spread out the wing pieces in a single layer, and lightly brown them for a few minutes on each side. The wok should be over high heat.

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Now add the cola…

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And the Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and (if using), the dried orange peel and cinnamon stick.

Bring it to a boil, cover the lid, and turn down the heat to medium.

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Let simmer for 12-15 minutes–until the sauce is almost dry (though there shouldstill bea small pool of sauce at the bottom of the wok). Stir the wings, and add salt to taste.

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Now turn up the heat, and quickly stir the wings until the sauce coats each piece. Serve!

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Coca Cola Chicken Wings

You don’t hear many murmurs about Coca Cola Chicken Wings in the States these days, but it was all the rage among Asians in the early 1990s! They're a once-in-a-while delicious treat.

by: Judy

Course:Chicken

Cuisine:Chinese

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serves: 8

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 25 minutes minutes

Total: 40 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings (900g)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 1 can cola (regular, not diet)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 piece of dried orange peel (optional)
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Wash and clean the chicken wings. Cut the wings at the joint, and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

  • Pre-heat the wok until it starts to smoke. Add the oil, and spread it around to coat the bottom of the wok. Now add the ginger and the chicken wings. Spread out the wing pieces in a single layer, and lightly brown them for a few minutes on each side. The wok should be over high heat.

  • Now add the cola, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and (if using), the orange peel and cinnamon stick. Bring it to a boil, cover the lid, and turn down the heat to medium. Let simmer for 12-15 minutes–until the sauce is almost dry (though there should still be a small pool of sauce at the bottom of the wok). Stir the wings, and add salt to taste.

  • Now turn up the heat, and quickly stir the wings until the sauce coats each piece. Serve!

nutrition facts

Calories: 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 12g (24%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) Cholesterol: 47mg (16%) Sodium: 569mg (24%) Potassium: 110mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 90IU (2%) Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 7mg (1%) Iron: 0.8mg (4%)

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TheWoksofLife.com is written and produced for informational purposes only. While we do our best to provide nutritional information as a general guideline to our readers, we are not certified nutritionists, and the values provided should be considered estimates. Factors such as brands purchased, natural variations in fresh ingredients, etc. will change the nutritional information in any recipe. Various online calculators also provide different results, depending on their sources. To obtain accurate nutritional information for a recipe, use your preferred nutrition calculator to determine nutritional information with the actual ingredients and quantities used.

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About Judy

Judy is the mom of The Woks of Life family. Born in Shanghai, she arrived in the U.S. at age 16. Fluent in both English and three separate Chinese dialects, she's our professional menu translator when we're eating our way through China. Dedicated to preserving disappearing recipes and traditions, her specialty is all things traditional, from mooncakes to home-style stir-fries.

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FAQs

What is the secret ingredient to crispy wings? ›

Crispy Hack #1: Baking Powder

The most widespread trick on the internet involves sprinkling a little baking powder onto the wings before baking them.

What is the origin of Coca-Cola chicken wings? ›

There have been two accounts regarding the origin of the dish. According to one, a cook in Jinan, Shandong accidentally tipped over a can of Coca-Cola into a pot of braised chicken wings. He discovered the unique taste of cola with chicken and soy sauce, and soon it became popular.

What makes chicken crispy flour or cornstarch? ›

Cornstarch Is the Secret to the Crispiest Fried Chicken

It's primarily used as a thickening or gelling ingredient, but it's also a smart ingredient for making cookies softer and for holding together fillings for jammy bars. And, it's the secret ingredient for getting crispy coatings like tempura paper-thin.

What is better for crispy wings baking powder or cornstarch? ›

Cornstarch: Coating the chicken wings with cornstarch gives them a very light breading and makes them extra crispy! Baking Powder: Be sure to use baking powder, and NOT baking soda. For baked chicken wings, the baking powder works with cornstarch and salt to coat the wings.

Why do people cook chicken in co*ke? ›

Baking the chicken in the cola marinade makes it ultra-tender and moist, and it's especially good for chicken thighs, drumsticks and chicken wings. The thick co*ke sauce tenderizes the meat, which makes it mouthwateringly succulent and juicy.

Why did KFC remove chicken wings? ›

Yahoo Finance reported that KFC's U.S. director Brittany Wilson said removing those items is aimed toward simplifying the menu toward a goal to increase efficiency, make it easier to place an order and focus on innovation.

What are KFC wings made of? ›

KFC fried chicken wings are made with chicken wings that are typically coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried until crispy. The meat used in KFC's chicken wings, like all of their chicken products, is made from chicken raised on farms in the United States that are inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Is baking powder or soda better for crispy chicken? ›

It may sounds unappealing, but coating chicken wings in seasoned baking powder is what makes the skin super crispy. You won't taste it in the end results, so long as you use aluminium-free. To be clear, make sure you use baking powder, NOT baking soda, because there is a big difference!

How to make old wings crispy? ›

Chicken wings reheat best when using an oven, as this even heating method creates a crispy exterior without drying out the meat. Additionally, air fryers can have similar results as an oven because it helps to retain more moisture than using a microwave, which is the quickest method.

How long to soak chicken wings in baking soda? ›

In a large bowl, combine wings with baking powder and salt and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Place on rack, leaving a slight space between each wing. Repeat with remaining 2 batches of wings. Place baking sheet with wings in refrigerator and allow to rest, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

Do you rinse chicken after baking soda? ›

You can velvet meat and make it melt-in-your-mouth tender by quickly tossing chunks of beef or chicken in about ¾ tsp of baking soda for about 15 minutes before your next stir fry, then rinse and pat the meat dry before putting in the pan.

Do you have to rinse baking soda off chicken before cooking? ›

Remove the meat from the container and briefly rinse the meat in plain water to strip off the baking soda solution (or as much of it as possible). Cook as desired.

Do you have to rinse off baking soda meat? ›

When ready, remove the meat from the refrigerator and wash off all excess baking soda with water. Pat dry. Cook normally using any recipe you would like.

How do you get crispier wings? ›

How to make crispy oven baked wings
  1. Pat wings dry with paper towels;
  2. Toss wings in baking powder and salt;
  3. Bake at 120°C/250°F for 30 minutes, then at 220°C/425°F for 40 – 50 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Jul 3, 2016

How do restaurants get their wings so crispy? ›

velveting in oil. There's a local place with the best wings I've ever had and I asked their process. They dry brine for a day or two and then bake them, and THEN deep fry them before doing the rubs or sauces. The results are so crispy but tender and juicy.

Does baking soda or powder make wings crispier? ›

It may sounds unappealing, but coating chicken wings in seasoned baking powder is what makes the skin super crispy. You won't taste it in the end results, so long as you use aluminium-free. To be clear, make sure you use baking powder, NOT baking soda, because there is a big difference!

What gives chicken a crispy skin? ›

If you crank your oven to at least 450°F and position a rack in the top third (the hottest part) of your oven and slide some chicken in there skin-side-up, the skin will be crisp by the time the chicken is cooked through. To help it out, baste it a couple times while it roasts with pan-drippings, butter, or oil.

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