Ziangs: Traditional style Chinese Mushroom and Chicken Wings Orginal chicken and mushroom

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner; drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces salt intake; tamari is gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave is lower on the glycemic index; brown sugar is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy; canola is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Clean and chop the mushrooms into slices.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil.

Add the chicken wings to the marinade and coat evenly; let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated chicken wings to the skillet and sear until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the wings and set aside; drain excess oil from the skillet.

Add mushrooms to the same skillet and sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Return the chicken wings to the skillet with the mushrooms.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until wings are cooked through.

Garnish with chopped green onions and chili flakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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