Description
Sticky, slightly sweet, and at the same time savory, with a flavor that keeps you reaching for more. It is seriously good.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 lb chicken wings
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can regular cola (12 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season about 2 1/4 lb chicken wings all over with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them in a large baking dish and set in the center of the oven.
- Meanwhile, pour 1 (12 oz) can of cola into a small saucepan and bring it just to a gentle boil.
- Add 2/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 to 3 pressed garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Whisk everything together until combined.
- Keep stirring regularly until the sauce starts to thicken. This takes about 15 minutes. Make sure the sauce becomes slightly syrupy but not overly thick.
- After 15 to 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and pour a little more than half of the sauce over the wings. Toss well so every piece is coated.
- Return the wings to the oven for about 30 minutes. Turn them halfway through.
- Let the remaining sauce continue to simmer until thick and glossy. About 5 minutes before the end of the baking time, remove the wings once more and brush them all over with the thickened sauce. Place them back in the oven and watch carefully so they do not burn.
- Serve as an appetizer or snack, or pair with steamed white rice and a fresh salad (like coleslaw) or pickled vegetables.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese