Sunlight fills the kitchen on a lazy afternoon as I impatiently await those golden and shiny chicken wings. Saliva dances on my taste buds as I struggle to resist, constantly swallowing in anticipation. The chicken wings, those delicious and tempting chicken wings, lie quietly on the baking tray, emitting a mouthwatering aroma. Their skin is golden and crispy, while the meat is tender and juicy, as if whispering to me, “Come and taste me!” I can’t resist their allure any longer. I pick up one chicken wing and take a careful bite. In that instant, the flavors of the chicken wings – the aroma, the crispiness, and the succulent meat – explode in my mouth. I close my eyes, allowing the wonderful taste to linger and swirl, as if transported to a blissful little world full of happiness.
Ingredients for Finger-sucking chicken wings
| Chicken wings | 500g |
| Salt | 2g |
| Bean paste | 2g |
| Ketchup | 2g |
| Honey | 1g |
| Light soy sauce | 3g |
| Dark soy sauce | 3g |
| Cooking wine | 3ml |
| Ginger | 5g |
| Garlic | 3g |
| Cooked sesame | 5g |
Steps:
1.Score the chicken wings on both sides by making a few cuts, which helps the marinade penetrate the meat better. Then, mix together salt, doubanjiang (spicy bean paste), tomato sauce, honey, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and minced ginger and garlic in a bowl, ensuring that every chicken wing is well coated with the marinade. Let the marinated chicken wings rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate and enhance the texture and taste.
2.Heat oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the marinated chicken wings. Fry the chicken wings, being mindful of the cooking time, until they turn golden brown on both sides, developing a tempting crispy exterior. Next, evenly drizzle the prepared marinade sauce over the fried chicken wings, ensuring that each wing absorbs the rich flavor. This process enhances the juiciness and adds depth of flavor to the chicken wings.
3.Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low, allowing the chicken wings to simmer in the marinade sauce for 10 minutes. This step ensures that the meat becomes tender and moist as it absorbs the flavorful sauce. After the simmering time has elapsed, increase the heat to thicken the sauce slightly, creating a delicious coating on the chicken wings. Finally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the wings to add fragrance and a delightful crunch. Now, you can enjoy these irresistibly textured and flavorful pan-fried chicken wings!
Tips:
- Prior to marinating, score the surface of the chicken wings with a few cuts to help the marinade penetrate the meat and intensify the flavor.
- It is recommended to let the marinated chicken wings sit in the refrigerator for at least half an hour or more. This allows the flavors to infuse into the meat, resulting in a more flavorful outcome.
Each chicken wing undergoes careful selection and marination, with a rich blend of seasonings that give it a golden, crispy exterior and tender interior. As you pick up a chicken wing, it feels warm and tender, as if infused with the care of the whole world. Carefully licking your fingertips, the sweet juices spread across your taste buds like musical notes, unleashing a delightful sensation. Taking a gentle bite, the succulent meat and crispy skin of the chicken wing merge perfectly. The subtle spiciness and sweetness from the seasonings dance in your mouth, creating a symphony of flavors. The deliciousness of the chicken wing blossoms, leaving you intoxicated. With each delicate taste, you feel like you’ve entered a unique world—a place filled with joy and satisfaction. You immerse yourself in the wonders of the food, forgetting all worries and stress. Every drop of juice from the chicken wing brings warmth and tranquility, providing rare soul healing.