Chicken wings in spicy citrus sauce
6 servings
60 minutes
Spicy citrus sauce chicken wings are a vibrant dish of American cuisine that combines the tenderness of baked meat with the rich aroma of orange and lemon. This combination gives the wings a subtle sweet-sour note, while the addition of chili sauce and spices creates a pleasant heat. Such recipes are believed to have originated in pubs and diners in the USA, where they sought the perfect balance of flavors for chicken wings. The crispy crust and thick caramelized citrus sauce make them ideal for friendly gatherings or parties. This dish pairs wonderfully with chilled drinks and fresh vegetables, and its flavor lingers in memory, making you want to return to it again and again.
1
Prepare all the products.
2
Wash the wings, cut at the joints, set aside the smallest one, dry with a paper towel, and place in a bowl.
- Chicken wings: 1 kg
3
Add spices, soy sauce, garlic pressed through a press, vegetable oil, and mix the wings well with the marinade.
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Seasoning for chicken: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
Cover with film, leave for 30 minutes.
5
Zest one orange.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
6
Squeeze juice from oranges and half a lemon, and strain the juice through a sieve if necessary.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
7
Line the baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment, arrange the wings, place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
8
Pour the juice into a thick-bottomed saucepan, add sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer, stirring, for 10 minutes.
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
9
Dissolve a teaspoon of starch in 2 tablespoons of water, add chili sauce, and mix.
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Chili sauce: 2 teaspoons
10
Add orange zest and starch with sauce to the juice, bring to a boil while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Chili sauce: 2 teaspoons
11
Take the wings out of the oven and drizzle with sauce when serving.