Spicy Lacquered Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Spicy Lacquered Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds meaty chicken wings, tips removed; Salt; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice wine or sherry; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup); 6 scallions, slivered; 2 or 3 small hot red chiles, very thinly sliced (or hot green chiles), optional; 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 handful cilantro leaves; 2 navel oranges, sliced

Servings: persons

3 pounds meaty chicken wings, tips removed
Salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
6 scallions, slivered
2 or 3 small hot red chiles, very thinly sliced (or hot green chiles), optional
2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 handful cilantro leaves
2 navel oranges, sliced

1
Rinse the wings, pat dry, season lightly with salt and put them in a large bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, five-spice powder, cayenne and orange zest, then pour over the wings and massage well.
3
Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate (overnight is fine) and bring to room temperature.
4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
5
Arrange the wings in one layer in a low-sided baking dish or roasting pan (or use 2 pans) and place on middle shelf.
6
Every 8 to 10 minutes, brush the wings with the marinade from the pan, adding 3 or 4 tablespoons water to dissolve the juices as necessary.
7
Continue until well browned, glazed and cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes.
8
The wings may be cooked ahead and reheated if desired.
9
Pile the wings on a warm platter.
10
Quickly assemble the garnish.
11
In a small bowl combine the cucumber, scallions, chiles, crushed peanuts and sesame oil.
12
Season with salt, toss lightly and scatter over the wings.
13
Sprinkle with the cilantro.
14
Surround with orange slices and serve.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds meaty chicken wings, tips removed, Salt, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice wine or sherry, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lacquered Chicken Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Lacquered Chicken Wings

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