Appetizer: China – 五香干擦鸡翅 ▶ Wǔ xiāng gān cā jī chì (Five-Spice Dry-Rub Chicken Wings)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Additional
25 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
2 lb (900 g) chicken wings 1 1 / 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 1 tsp five-pepper blend or ground white pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack on a baking sheet or preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Mix five-spice powder, white pepper, garlic powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. 3. Pat wings dry and toss with oil, then coat evenly with the five-spice rub. Rest 20–30 minutes or overnight for stronger flavor. 4. Roast on the rack for 35–45 minutes, flipping once, until skin is crisp and meat reaches 165°F (74°C); or grill 12–16 minutes until lightly charred. 5. Garnish with scallions and serve hot.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 308 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
Protein: 24.8 g
Fat: 21.5 g
Saturated fat: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sodium: 583 mg
Potassium: 284 mg
Calcium: 25 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Vitamin A: 13 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 0.3 mg
Vitamin D: 0.1 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:33+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.