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Looking for a spicy, flavorful dish to spice up your mealtime? This Chicken Wings Mala is a delicious and easy homemade recipe that brings bold Sichuan-inspired flavors to your kitchen. Tender chicken wings are simmered with garlic, then coated in a fragrant mala sauce and tossed with blanched vegetables like lotus root, mushrooms, broccoli, and cabbage. It’s perfect for sharing with family or friends—because nothing brings people together like good food!

Chicken Wings Mala

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 27

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Singapore

Ingredients Equipment Instructions Video Nutrition

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings:

340 g chicken wings (enough for 4 people)
1 tsp salt
4 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)

For the Vegetables (Blanched):

1–2 medium potatoes (sliced)
1 small lotus root (peeled and sliced)
4–5 Shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
1 King oyster mushroom (sliced)
1 small bunch enoki mushrooms (roots removed)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup Chinese cabbage (roughly chopped)
Tofu (cubed, firm or fried – optional)

For the Mala Sauce:

2–3 tbsp Mala paste (adjust to taste)
3–4 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
2–3 tsp seasoning powder (e.g., mushroom or chicken stock powder)
Salt (to taste)
Dried chilies (for extra heat – optional)
Fresh coriander and roasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Equipment

Large pot (for boiling chicken wings)
Medium pot or saucepan (for blanching vegetables)
Strainer or slotted spoon
Large mixing bowl
Frying pan or wok (for Mala sauce)
Knife & chopping board
Small bowls (for serving)
Chopsticks (for serving)

Instructions

Boil the Chicken Wings
In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
Add chicken wings, salt, and smashed garlic.
Boil for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
Prepare and Blanch the Vegetables
While the wings are boiling, prepare all vegetables:
– Remove roots from enoki mushrooms.
– Slice mushrooms and root vegetables into proper pieces.
In boiling water, blanch vegetables in batches:
– Potatoes & lotus root: 2–3 minutes
– Shiitake & king mushrooms: 2–3 minutes
– Enoki mushrooms: just dip briefly (they cook instantly)
– Broccoli: 1 minute
– Chinese cabbage: 30 seconds
Transfer each batch into a large mixing bowl.
Cook the Mala Sauce
Heat a pan or wok with a bit of oil.
Fry smashed garlic until fragrant.
Add Mala paste and stir-fry for about 1–2 minutes.
Add boiled chicken wings.
Add seasoning powder and salt to taste.
(Optional) Add dried chilies for more heat.
Mix Everything Together
Pour the Mala-coated chicken wings into the bowl with blanched vegetables.
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
(Optional) Garnish with chopped coriander and roasted sesame seeds.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve warm. Perfect for 4 people to enjoy a spicy, flavorful meal!

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Health Benefits:

Chicken wings provide high-quality protein and B vitamins.
Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and immune-supporting compounds.
Broccoli and cabbage add fiber, vitamins C and K, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Garlic supports heart health and immunity.
Spicy Mala paste can boost metabolism—but use in moderation.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)

Calories: ~400–450 kcal
Protein: ~25–30g
Fat: ~20–25g
Carbohydrates: ~25–30g
Fiber: ~4–6g
Sodium: Moderate–High (adjust salt and seasoning powder to preference)

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How to Easily Make Chicken Wings Mala at Home