chicken wings with chestnut

How to Make Braised Chicken Wings with Chestnuts

Braised Chicken Wings with Chestnuts is a savory, comforting dish that balances tender chicken, sweet chestnuts, and a rich umami sauce. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 8 chicken wings (trimmed and halved)

- 200g cooked chestnuts (canned or fresh)

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp sugar

- 1 cup chicken broth

- 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 piece of ginger (julienned)

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Steps:

1. Prep the wings: Pat chicken wings dry and marinate in 1 tbsp soy sauce for 15 minutes.

2. Sear the wings: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry wings until golden on both sides, then set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant.

4. Simmer: Return wings to the pan. Add oyster sauce, sugar, remaining soy sauce, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

5. Cook with chestnuts: Add chestnuts, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until wings are tender and sauce thickens.

6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy with steamed rice!

This dish is perfect for family meals—its sweet, savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture make it a crowd-pleaser. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy the warmth of homemade comfort food!