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Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Sticky, caramelized chicken wings glazed with a sweet-savory Coca-Cola sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pound chicken wings
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large lime zest and juice separated
  • 2 stalks scallions white bottoms for cooking, green tops chopped for garnish
  • 16.9 ounce Coca-Cola one bottle
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 inch ginger piece, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Use a sharp knife to prick the back of each wing, then pat wings dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Bake the wings for 25 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • While the wings bake, use a vegetable peeler to remove about 4 strips of lime zest and cut the lime in half; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into a saucepan.
  • Trim and halve the scallions; add the white bottoms to the saucepan and reserve the green tops. Add the lime zest, entire bottle of Coca-Cola (16.9 oz), 1/4 cup soy sauce, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger to the pan.
  • Bring the cola mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, until reduced by about half and slightly thickened. Strain out solids and return the liquid to the pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until smooth, then whisk into the hot sauce and cook for 3 minutes to thicken. Turn off the heat.
  • Pour half of the sauce into a large mixing bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted and combined; reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
  • Remove baked wings from the oven and toss them in the buttered cola sauce until evenly coated, then return the wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until dark golden brown and glossy.
  • Serve immediately with the reserved sauce on the side and garnish with chopped green scallion tops and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Pat wings dry before baking for crispier skin.
  • Pricking the wings helps the flavors penetrate.
  • The final brief bake caramelizes the sauce for a glossy finish.