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Chinese "Swiss" Chicken Wings (Instant Pot)

These Chinese-style "Swiss" Chicken Wings are braised in a sweet and salty soy sauce, which yield super tender and flavourful wings.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Cantonese, Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 143kcal
Author Michelle

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

Chicken wings:

  • 4 lbs chicken wings cleaned and trimmed
  • ⅓ C light soy sauce
  • ⅓ C water
  • 1 piece rock sugar about 30g
  • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon 5-spice powder
  • 3 star anise
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon sand ginger powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 inch ginger smashed or sliced

Garnish:

  • spring/green onion chopped
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Wash the chicken wings and drain.
  • Place the cleaned wings into the Instant Pot liner.
  • Add the light soy sauce, water, dark soy sauce, 5-spice, powder, star anise, ground coriander, minced garlic, and smashed ginger into the pot.
  • Place the lid on and set the vent to SEAL.
  • Press the MANUAL button and set to 5 minutes, HIGH PRESSURE.
  • Let the pressure naturally release.
  • Garnish with spring onion and cilantro (optional).
  • Serve hot with steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg