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Boiled Chicken Wings Recipe - How To Boil Chicken Wings

Kemi
Boiled chicken wings recipe that's easy, simple, and perfect. Learn how to boil chicken wings that are packed full of flavor, tender and juicy. You can eat it with side dishes like rice, potatoes and vegggies, or you can bake, boil and grill after to get golden browned and crispy skin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 8
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g (2lb) Chicken wings
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut the wings into flats and drummettes or leave them whole.
    Clean and pat the chicken dry then add into a pot.
  • Add onion, black pepper, thyme, salt, bay leaf and water.
    Make the water atleast 1 inch above the chicken in the pot.
  • Cover the pot and cook the chicken wings on medium heat for 15 minutes or till it's tender and juicy.
  • Remove the chicken from the broth and save the broth to make gravy or use in other recipes that requires chicken broth.
  • Serve the chicken wings or you bake or broil for a crispy, golden skin finish.
    You can also brush with sauces like bbq sauce, teriyaki, or buffalo sauce.

Baking After Boiling

  • To bake, grill, or broil, arrange the wings on a baking paper-lined baking tray.
    Preheat the oven at a temperature of 220C.
  • Put the baking tray in the oven and bake for 8 minutes (Turn the chicken after 4 minutes so all sides are browned) or till golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve with dips or sides of choice and enjoy.

Notes

Tips
  • Use chicken wings that are the same or similar size so they are all cooked evenly.
  • Let the water be at least an inch above the chicken in the pot
  • You can add any other herbs and spices of your choice.
  • The smaller the chicken parts, the quicker they cook so check on the chicken after 10 minutes to check if they are cooked.
  • Try not to overlap the wings in the pot so they cook evenly. 
  • Baking or broiling the chicken after boiling will give them crispy skin.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to determine if it's safe to eat. Internal temperature should be at least 165F/75C to be considered safe to eat. 
  • Leave the chicken to rest in its broth for 5 minutes after cooking. I have found this to enhance the flavor.
  • It's important to season the water you'll cook the chicken well with salt so the chicken doesn't taste saltless. You'd want the water to taste salty.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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