Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Soy Sauce Cola Chicken Wings

Sticky, sweet and just about as moreish as it gets; these Soy Sauce Cola Chicken Wings are classic Cantonese comfort food at its very best.

Cuisine

Chinese

Time

1 hr 25 mins

Servings

4 people people

Ingredients

8 chicken wings
40g ginger, sliced
3 spring onions, sliced in thirds
1 can cola
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil

The Marinade

2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Pinch of white pepper
1 bunch of coriander, chopped to garnish
1 spring onion, finely sliced to garnish

Method

PREPARATION

• In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients together with chicken wings. Set aside to marinade for at least 30 minutes, 4 hours maximum. Slice ginger, spring onions, garnishes and set side.

COOKING

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok on high heat and add the chicken wings skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken wings skins turn golden brown.

• Add ginger and spring onions and stir fry for 2-3 minutes to release the aromas. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and cola.

• Bring liquid to a boil then turn heat down to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until sauce reduces to a thick glaze. Stir mixture several times to make sure sauce does not burn. Finally add a dash of sesame oil and stir,

• Serve in a large bowl with spring onion and coriander scattered on top