Teba Shio – Salted Chicken Wing

Here’s a simple, yet so flavorful method for making juicy and crisp chicken wings. The key ingredient is sake, which helps remove bad odors, tenderizes the meat, adds umami and a slight sweetness, and aids in caramelizing the skin.

I tested this recipe several times and found 8 hours, or an overnight marinade, creates the most flavorful chicken, but 30 minutes will be just fine if you don’t have the time. Liberally season both sides of the wings with salt and broil on both sides for about 10 minutes, until golden and crisp, then sprinkle shichimi togarashi, Japanese red pepper, on top.