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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.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Marinate wings with soy sauces, rice wine, salt, and white pepper for 20+ minutes.
  2. Prep aromatics: Slice garlic, ginger, onion; zest & juice lemons.
  3. Sauté onion & ginger in oil until soft; add garlic; remove all from pan.
  4. Pan-fry wings until golden on both sides.
  5. Add lemon juice, water, aromatics, brown sugar & salt. Simmer covered until sauce reduces.
  6. Flip wings, cook again until sauce thickens.
  7. Add dark soy sauce, black pepper, lemon zest & sesame oil. Mix well and serve.
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