Chinese takeout chicken wings| Recipe

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade oyster sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade oyster sauce can be lower in sodium and cost-effective.

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are leaner, and drumsticks are often cheaper.

Marinate chicken wings in oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated chicken wings to the skillet in a single layer.

Cook wings for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the wings and stir to coat evenly.

Add water, sugar, and rice vinegar to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Cover the skillet and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the wings to steam.

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Stir in sesame oil and red chili flakes for added flavor.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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