Garlic Chicken Wings
蒜香鸡翅，这才是鸡翅最好吃的做法 · pan chinese cuisine
A homestyle Chinese recipe that celebrates a strong garlic flavor. The wings are split in half so the marinade penetrates better, pan-fried until golden, then tossed with aromatic garlic and fresh peppers.
Fiona AldridgeUK mum of three, sourdough starter named Barry is four years old. I bake through my nan's recipe box and post the wins and the collapsed sponges.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- 338.5(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Protein (g)
- 31.3(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Fat (g)
- 20.9(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- 625.4(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
6.0 piece
garlic (minced, for finishing)蒜末
0.06 cup
0.6 oz
0.74 oz
black pepper黑胡椒粉
0.06 cup
salt盐
to taste
0.21 oz
as needed
as needed
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Pan-frying (jian) ↗
Sear food in a shallow layer of oil, one side at a time.
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Cut each chicken wing in half through the middle so it absorbs the marinade better.
✅ Done when: Each wing is split into two even halves at the joint.
Add a large spoonful of minced garlic, 1 spoon of light soy sauce, 1 spoon of oyster sauce, and half a spoon of black pepper powder.
✅ Done when: All the seasonings are in the bowl with the wings.
- 3
Step 3
Add a little white sugar and salt to taste.
✅ Done when: Sugar and salt are sprinkled evenly over the wings.
Mix everything well by hand and marinate for 20 minutes.
✅ Done when: The wings are evenly coated and have rested in the marinade for 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and add the wings to pan-fry.
✅ Done when: The oil is hot and the wings sizzle as they hit the pan.
- 6
Step 6
Fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove the wings.
✅ Done when: Both sides of the wings are golden brown.
In the same pan, stir-fry minced garlic until fragrant.
✅ Done when: The garlic is aromatic and lightly golden, not burnt.
- 8
Step 8
Pour the fried chicken wings back into the pan.
✅ Done when: All the wings are back in the pan with the garlic.
- 9
Step 9
Add the green and red peppers.
✅ Done when: The pepper pieces are distributed in the pan with the wings.
Stir-fry evenly and serve.
✅ Done when: Everything is evenly coated and heated through, ready to plate.
- 11
Step 11
The finished dish has a rich garlic aroma and tastes wonderful.
✅ Done when: The plated wings give off a strong, pleasant garlic aroma.