Spicy Cola Chicken Wings
Spicy Cola Chicken Wings is a popular Chinese home-style dish where chicken wings are braised in a mixture of cola, soy sauce, and chili, resulting in a sweet, savory, and spicy glaze. The typical ingredients include chicken wings, cola, light and dark soy sauce, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and sometimes star anise or Sichuan peppercorns. It is a modern fusion dish that originated in Chinese households and casual eateries, blending Western soda with traditional Chinese braising techniques.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in protein from the chicken and contains significant fat from the skin and cooking oil, with carbs coming primarily from the cola and sauces. It provides a good source of protein, iron, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 300-400 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 185 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 290 mg |
| Cholesterol | 115 mg |
Per 4-5 chicken wings (approximately 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a creative fusion trend in Chinese cooking, using a globally recognized soda to create a unique flavor profile. Nutritionally, the cola's sugar caramelizes during cooking, creating a glossy sauce, but also adds empty calories without additional vitamins or fiber.
