Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Sauce
These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are a great party appetizer or light meal for game day. The wings have a tantalizing coating of sweet, citrusy orange sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) chicken wings tips removed, drumettes and middle sections separated
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Orange Sauce:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Rooster brand Huy Fong Garlic Chili Sauce optional
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 5 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar OR red wine or Chinese white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine OR dry sherry optional
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (207°C).
- Rinse the chicken wings and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the oil, some salt and black pepper. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and then place a baking rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack, as pictured.
- Bake, rotating pan half-way through, until fully cooked and crispy, about 45 to 50 minutes. Make sure you keep checking on them.
- Mix all the ingredients in the Orange Sauce in sauce pan. Heat it up until it thickens and slightly bubbles. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- When the wings are done, transfer them out of the oven and add to the Orange Sauce. Toss a few times to coat well.
- Drizzle some sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top of the chicken wings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Just a Taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g