Coke and Lemon Chicken Wings

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1. 1
   Prepare the aromatics and lemon: slice 5 pieces of ginger, roughly chop 6 cloves of garlic, and peel the lemon zest with a vegetable peeler. Cut the lemon in half.
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2. 2
   Rinse the chicken wings several times with cold water and pat dry. Place in a bowl and marinate with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and crushed black pepper for 20–30 minutes, stirring to combine evenly.
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3. 3
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken wings and pan-fry for about 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Turn over and fry the other side until also golden brown.
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4. 4
   Pour the remaining marinade liquid and lemon zest into the pan, then pour in the Coke. Cover with a lid and increase heat to medium-high to bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
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5. 5
   Remove the lid and let the liquid reduce for 4–5 minutes until it reaches a thick, syrupy consistency. Add the lemon juice, stir the wings to coat them evenly with the sauce, and serve.
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