Glossy Soy Chicken Wings with Crispy Lettuce
Sticky-glazed chicken wings with a soy-ginger-garlic sauce, caramelized until glossy and dark. Serve over crisp lettuce for a quick, satisfying dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cups crisp lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
Instructions
- 1
Pat wings dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Working in batches, sear wings 3 minutes per side without moving until golden, then transfer to a plate. Do not crowd the pan.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add ginger and garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in soy sauce and brown sugar.
- 4
Return wings to skillet. Toss to coat, then let them simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce clings glossy and dark.
- 5
Arrange lettuce on a serving plate. Top with wings and any pan sauce, then serve immediately while the glaze is sticky.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- tongs
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- spoon
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