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Easy Steamed Chicken Wings (Chinese Style)

For a simple yet satisfying dinner, this Chinese-inspired Steamed Chicken Wings is my go-to when I crave a light and nourishing meal. Just marinate the chicken wings for an hour and then steam them for a quick 15 minutes.
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Family meal, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

  • 1.2 pound chicken wings (550g)
  • 1 sprig green onion
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
  • 1½ tbsp light soy sauce (to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (to your taste)
  • ½ tbsp sugar (to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or sake, sherry cooking wine)
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch, potato starch)
  • 4 piece shiitake (optional)
  • 1 tbsp goji berry (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken

  • Separate the chicken wings, using only the drumette and wingette; save the tips for making chicken broth or phở gà (chicken pho).
  • Use a knife or fork to prick the chicken; this helps the marinade penetrate better.
  • Slice the ginger into thin strips and finely chop the white part of the scallions; for the green part, cut into 2-inch (5cm) pieces.
  • If using dehydrated shiitake mushrooms, soak them in water for 3-4 hours, squeeze them, and then cut them into slices.
  • Combine the chicken with all the seasonings, scallions, ginger, and cornstarch. Then add shiitake mushrooms and goji berries; mix well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Steam the chicken

  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before steaming.
  • Put the chicken and all the marinade in a deep plate. Steam over medium-high heat for 15 minutes. Add the green part of the scallions and steam for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Serve the hot steamed chicken wings with steamed rice.
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