Delicious Chicken Wings Recipe
These Lemon Chicken Wings are tender, juicy, citrusy, and full of savory depth. With a beautiful glaze and vibrant aroma, they make a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering—whether it’s game night, family get-together, or backyard BBQ. The best part? You don’t need an oven or fancy equipment—just a stovetop, a pan, and a bit of love.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken wings whole or sections
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine optional
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- Few slices of ginger
- ¼ cup sliced onion or shallots
- Zest & juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Dash of dark soy sauce for color
- Crushed black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate wings with soy sauces, rice wine, salt, and white pepper for 20+ minutes.
- Prep aromatics: Slice garlic, ginger, onion; zest & juice lemons.
- Sauté onion & ginger in oil until soft; add garlic; remove all from pan.
- Pan-fry wings until golden on both sides.
- Add lemon juice, water, aromatics, brown sugar & salt. Simmer covered until sauce reduces.
- Flip wings, cook again until sauce thickens.
- Add dark soy sauce, black pepper, lemon zest & sesame oil. Mix well and serve.
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