Name: Star Anise and Sichuan Pepper Qingdao Beer Braised Chicken Wings
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Shandong Chinese
Ingredients: 500g chicken wings; 300ml beer; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 star anise; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 tsp star anise powder; 1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper

Star Anise and Sichuan Pepper Qingdao Beer Braised Chicken Wings

A bold combination with a numbing, aromatic quality.

62 minutes4 servings

Method

Before browning chicken, mix star anise powder and Sichuan pepper into the marinade.
In a pot, heat oil, add chicken wings, and brown on all sides.
Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and star anise, and stir to combine.
Pour in beer, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.
Uncover, increase heat, and simmer until the sauce thickens, then serve with green onions on top.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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