Saigon Wings Recipe

Name: Saigon Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white inner bubls only, chopped; One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup Asian fish sauce; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for basting; 12 whole chicken wings (2 1/2 to 3 pounds); 1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1
In a mortar, pound the garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger and sugar to a paste.
2
Stir in the fish sauce, lemon juice and the 1 tablespoon of oil.
3
Alternatively, puree the ingredients in a mini-processor.
4
Transfer to a large bowl.
5
Make 3 deep slashes in the meat part of each chicken wing.
6
Add the wings to the bowl, stir to coat and marinate for 4 hours at room temperature, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
7
Light a grill.
8
Thread the chicken wings on bamboo skewers, splaying each wing as widely as possible; reserve the marinade.
9
Brush the wings with vegetable oil and grill over a medium-hot fire for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting them once or twice with the reserved marinade, until crusty.
10
Do not baste during the last 5 minutes.
11
Transfer the chicken wings to a platter and sprinkle with the peanuts.
12
Serve at once.

775

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 medium shallots, chopped, 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white inner bubls only, chopped, One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Saigon Wings falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Saigon Wings

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