Cola Chicken Wings

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   When making cola drizzle, don't make too many cuts to let it absorb the flavor; 3 cuts are enough. Too many cuts will make it look unsightly and affect its appearance.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add salt and seasonings to taste, add a little cooking wine, stir well, and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Fry in oil until both sides are slightly golden brown, turning constantly, until the chicken is about 6 % cooked and you can smell the aroma. It's done when both sides are slightly golden brown.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add cola, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, and simmer over low heat. The cola should just cover the chicken.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   The most crucial step is reducing the sauce over high heat. When there's not much cola left, be sure to use high heat to quickly reduce the sauce, while turning the chicken wings so they're coated with cola and colored. Don't let the cola boil off completely; turn off the heat as soon as there's a little cola left, because if the cola boils off completely, it will turn black and affect the appearance, haha.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Remove any remaining cola residue, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices from the cola chicken wings before plating. Garnish with chopped green onions, and a delicious plate of cola chicken wings is ready.