SPICY LACQUERED CHICKEN WINGS
Here is a remarkably sophisticated though dead simple take on classic dude food: chicken wings that work just as well in front of a football game on the television as at a Chinese New Year party. They are sweet, spicy, sticky, fragrant and full-flavored, and they have a fine, shiny lacquered coat. Top with a scallion and cucumber relish spiked with roasted peanuts, sesame oil and hot red peppers. A bed of sliced juicy navel oranges can serve as a foil to the spicy heat.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings (18 to 20 wings)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse the wings, pat dry, season lightly with salt and put them in a large bowl. 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. Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate (overnight is fine) and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the wings in one layer in a low-sided baking dish or roasting pan (or use 2 pans) and place on middle shelf. 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. Continue until well browned, glazed and cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes. The wings may be cooked ahead and reheated if desired.
- Pile the wings on a warm platter. Quickly assemble the garnish. In a small bowl combine the cucumber, scallions, chiles, crushed peanuts and sesame oil. Season with salt, toss lightly and scatter over the wings. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Surround with orange slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Bacon Playz
playz.b@gmail.comI made these wings for my family and they loved them. They're definitely a keeper recipe.
joseph kelly
kellyj36@yahoo.comThese wings are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory. I highly recommend them!
Boss Girl
girl65@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but these wings were surprisingly mild. The lacquer is more sweet than spicy, so even people who don't like spicy food can enjoy them.
Malik Ijaz
malik-i30@yahoo.comThese wings were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less brown sugar next time.
Dudu Mahlangu
m-d@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the wings turned out great. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy chicken wings.
Simon Laari
laari.simon78@yahoo.comThese wings are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The lacquer is perfectly crispy and the meat is so juicy.
Precious Thompson
thompson@hotmail.co.ukI've made these wings several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food or game day snack.
Isabella Ann
isabella.a54@gmail.comThe wings were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Dina mcdavis
d-m@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's the perfect weeknight meal.
Abel Seun
a78@yahoo.comThese wings are so easy to make, but they taste like they came from a restaurant. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Mahbubur Rahman Sarker
m_s@hotmail.comI made these wings for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like spicy food.
Sharktank
sharktank98@gmail.comThese wings were AMAZING!! The lacquer was the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. I'll definitely be making these again.