Cantonese Style BBQ Wings

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Cantonese Style BBQ Wings are a culinary masterpiece that showcases the artful balance of sweet and savoury flavours. This popular dish is often enjoyed in Cantonese restaurants and street food stalls, with its delectable aroma and mouth-watering taste captivating the senses of food enthusiasts worldwide.

At the heart of this dish lies the succulent chicken wings, marinated to perfection and coated in a flavourful glaze. The marinade typically includes a harmonious blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, garlic, and other aromatic spices. This combination infuses the wings with a delightful balance of umami and sweetness, creating a mouth-watering taste experience.

Cantonese cuisine places a strong emphasis on presentation, and this is evident in the elegant arrangement of the BBQ wings. They are often garnished with green onions or sesame seeds, adding a touch of visual appeal to the dish.

Cantonese Style BBQ Wings

Central to my Dad's Chinese-style BBQ was his secret marinade, carefully crafted to infuse the meat with tantalizing flavours.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Chicken Wings
  • 3 Spring Onions
  • 75 grams Ginger, sliced and bruised
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy sauce

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and massage into the wings
  • Marinate 2 hours in fridge.  Then allow to come back to room temperature.  
  • Place in hot oven 180c for 15/20 minutes over a wire rack but ideally BBQ over hot coals.  Glaze with honey and water mixed together for last 5 minutes of cooking. 
Calories: 238kcal
Cost: £7.50
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: BBQ, Cantonese, Chicken Wings, Garlic, Ginger, Marinade, Scallion, Sesame Oil, Spring Onion, Vegetable Oil
Collection: Party food recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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