How to Cook Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
A simple yet delicious chicken wing dish! The taste is a little sweet and buttery and I'm sure you are going to love it.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 585kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo chicken wings cut into 2 pcs
- 100 grams butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc onion minced
- 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/8 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns ground
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup 7-Up or Sprite softdrink
For Garnishing:
- Spring onions chopped
- fried garlic
Instructions
How to Cook Garlic Butter Chicken Wings:
- Wash and clean the chicken and drain. Divide the wings in 2 pieces each. Place in a bowl and pour soy sauce. Rub the chicken with the soy sauce until well coated.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken lightly until slightly brown. You don't need to thoroughly fry the chicken, only fry the skin to make it more appetizing.
- In the same pan, heat about 2 Tbsp. of cooking oil and saute garlic and onion. Saute until the onion is soft.
- Add in the butter and stir until melted. Add in the ketchup, oyster sauce, salt and pepper. Stir for a few seconds. Then add in the chicken. stir again for a minutes.
- Pour the 7-Up or Sprite softdrink and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender for about 20 to 35 minutes.
- Turn off heat and serve hot. Garnish with fried garlic and spring onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
Cooking tips for Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
- Marinating for flavor: Take the time to marinate the chicken in soy sauce to enhance its flavor and tenderness. Allow the chicken to absorb the marinade for at least 30 minutes or longer for even better results.
- Lightly frying for texture: While not necessary, lightly frying the chicken wings before cooking adds a delightful crispy texture. This step enhances the visual appeal and adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish.
- Simmering for tender chicken: To achieve tender and juicy chicken wings, let them simmer in the garlic butter sauce for the recommended time. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together while ensuring that the meat becomes tender and infused with the delicious sauce.
- Garnishing for added appeal: Don't forget to garnish your garlic butter chicken wings with fried garlic and spring onions. These additions provide a crunchy texture and add a pop of freshness, elevating the overall presentation and taste of the dish.
- Serve hot and pair wisely: Garlic butter chicken wings are best enjoyed hot. Serve them as a main course with your choice of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad, to create a balanced and satisfying meal.