Three Cup Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cooking oil (neutral, like canola or avocado)
• 8–10 slices fresh ginger
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Taiwanese rice wine (michiu) or Shaoxing wine
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 2 tsp sugar (optional, for balance)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep chicken wings – Pat wings dry with...: Prep chicken wings – Pat wings dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Sear aromatics – Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil...: Sear aromatics – Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add chicken – Place wings in the pan...: Add chicken – Place wings in the pan and sear until lightly browned on all sides.

4. 4

   Simmer sauce – Add soy sauce, rice wine,...: Simmer sauce – Add soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir to coat evenly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Finish with basil – Once wings are fully...: Finish with basil – Once wings are fully cooked and sauce has reduced, stir in fresh basil. Toss until wilted and aromatic.

6. 6

   Serve hot with steamed white rice.