Pok Pok Wings: Vietnamese-Inspired Delight for the Taste Buds
A burst of flavors in every bite—sweet, salty, sour, and spicy.
Pok Pok Wings hail from the renowned Thai restaurant Pok Pok in Portland, Oregon, but their recipe is actually based on a Vietnamese street food dish. These crispy wings are juicy inside, and each bite is filled with complex flavors of sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spiciness, especially enhanced by the addition of fish sauce.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Chicken wings (midsection)
Fish sauce
Garlic, minced
Brown sugar
Lime juice
Chili powder
Salt
Pepper
Asian rice flour or cornstarch
Cooking oil
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Wash the chicken wings and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
In a large bowl, mix fish sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken wings to the bowl, ensuring each wing is evenly coated with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove the marinated chicken wings and sprinkle with Asian rice flour or cornstarch, ensuring an even coating on the surface.
Pour enough cooking oil into a pan and heat it. Fry the chicken wings until they are golden brown, then remove and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve the fried chicken wings after blotting off any excess oil with kitchen paper.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Marinate for at least 12 hours to ensure the chicken wings fully absorb the flavors of the marinade.
When frying the chicken wings, maintain a moderate oil temperature to avoid overcooking the outside while the inside remains raw.
Sprinkle some chopped scallions or cilantro before serving to enhance the flavor.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Pok Pok Wings are not only delicious but also provide rich protein and fat, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or family dinners. Their unique Vietnamese flavor awakens the taste buds and brings a delightful dining experience.
👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL
Chicken wings are rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, contributing to muscle growth and repair. Meanwhile, minerals and vitamins from fish sauce and lime juice provide necessary nutrients for the body. Although chicken wings contain some fat, moderate intake is beneficial for maintaining bodily functions.
