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Boiled Chicken Wings

Recipe by Stefan Johnson on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Tender chicken wings gently boiled in a seasoned broth, yielding juicy meat with a subtle savory flavor. Ideal for a quick dinner or as a base for your favorite dipping sauces.

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Boiled Chicken Wings by Stefan Johnson, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The water reaches a rolling boil across the pot. Use a pot large enough to submerge the wings.

  2. Add 1 tsp of salt and 0.5 tsp of freshly ground black pepper to the boiling water, stirring to dissolve.

  3. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and carefully add the 1 lb of chicken wings, ensuring they are fully submerged.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wings are fully under the water at a gentle boil. Lower them in carefully to avoid splashing.

  4. Maintain a steady boil and cook the wings for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F) and the meat is no longer pink.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The meat is opaque and no longer pink at the bone. Check a thick section of a wing before removing the batch.

  5. Using tongs, remove the wings from the pot and place them on a plate to rest for 2–3 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The wings settle as their juices redistribute. Lift them out with tongs so the meat stays intact.

  6. Serve the boiled chicken wings warm, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad.

Tips while you cook

Season the broth before adding wings
Add salt and black pepper to the boiling water and stir to dissolve before introducing the wings.
Rest the wings after cooking
Remove the wings and let them rest for 2–3 minutes to allow juices.
Check internal temperature
Cook until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken wings, 6 ways

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  1. Stefan Johnson25 min4 ingr.
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  3. Ian Fujimoto30 min17 ingr.Only this one uses ginger powder, shaoxing wine and soy sauce
  4. cookingwithcocktailrings35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses fish sauce, rice vinegar and white powder seasoning
  5. Jenn30 min12 ingr.Only this one uses lemon pepper seasoning, oil spray and butter
  6. Rouba Shahin1 hr 10 min16 ingr.Only this one uses yoghurt, olive oil and tomato paste
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