Description
Savory chicken wings with mushrooms blend umami-rich flavors from traditional Asian culinary techniques. Crispy, tender wings complement earthy mushroom notes, offering a delightful meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) chicken wings, trimmed and separated at the joints
- 250 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth or white wine
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional, for a creamy sauce)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Pat chicken wings completely dry, then generously season with salt, pepper, and paprika to ensure deep flavor penetration.
- Wing Searing: Ignite olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, strategically placing wings to develop a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Aromatic Foundation: After removing wings, melt butter in the same skillet and introduce finely chopped onions until translucent, quickly incorporating minced garlic for an intense flavor profile.
- Mushroom Transformation: Add sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme, stirring occasionally to encourage caramelization and moisture release, cooking until mushrooms achieve a deep, rich brown coloration.
- Liquid Enhancement: Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, vigorously scraping accumulated browned bits to create a robust, flavor-packed sauce base while maintaining a gentle simmer.
- Integrated Cooking: Reintroduce seared wings into the mushroom mixture, ensuring complete coating, then cover and reduce heat, allowing wings to cook thoroughly and absorb surrounding flavors for 15-20 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Optional cream incorporation during final cooking moments provides a luxurious texture, with final seasoning adjustments to perfect taste profile.
- Presentation: Transfer wings and mushrooms to serving platter, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose the Right Skillet: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even heat distribution and perfect browning of chicken wings and mushrooms.
- Pat Chicken Completely Dry: Moisture prevents proper searing, so use paper towels to remove all excess liquid for achieving a crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Control Mushroom Moisture: Allow mushrooms to caramelize without overcrowding the pan, which prevents steaming and ensures deep, rich flavor development.
- Adjust Cooking Time for Dietary Needs: For lower-fat version, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk, and use less butter while maintaining the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg