Today we’re bringing you an appetizer straight from Chinese cuisine. There’s nothing better than sharing a good bowl of these delicious chicken wings with friends or family. Both the garlic and bell peppers become candied and take on an exceptional flavor.
The marinade penetrates beautifully, resulting in something that’s not at all dry, even though there’s no breading! In short, it’s amazing.
Ingredients for Garlic and Bell Pepper Wings
Light soy sauce: Salty soy sauce found in all supermarkets. Contrasts with dark soy sauce
Shaoxing wine: Essential Asian cooking wine to have in your kitchen. Discover its secrets and how to substitute it here
Oyster sauce: No, it doesn’t taste like oysters and yes, it’s delicious aaand yes, I have an article on the subject
Tips for Successful Wings
Browning is extremely important. So be patient. In the same vein, wait for the oil to be hot enough and use a pot large enough so that each wing has its own little space
Don’t hesitate to wait for the bell peppers to sauté well if you add too many at once and it lowers the temperature
Chinese Garlic and Pepper Wings
Ingredients
- 10 Chicken wings (5 cut in half)
- 10 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Red bell pepper diced small
- 1 Green bell pepper diced small
Marinade
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Procédé
- Slightly slit the wings with a knife10 Chicken wings (5 cut in half)
- Marinate for 20 minutes5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pinch pepper
- Fry on both sides over medium-high heat Set aside.
- Over medium-high heat, sauté the garlic until fragrant (3 min max)10 cloves garlic
- Increase to high heat, add peppers and sauté for another 2 min1 Red bell pepper, 1 Green bell pepper
- Add the wings and sauté for 5 minutes
