Orange Wings
This sauce has the perfect citrus flavor, with just a bit of heat and just a bit of sweetness.
Servings 6
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
For the wings
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
For the sauce (makes enough sauce for 2-3 batches of wings)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups orange juice
- 1 small orange zested
- ¾ cup honey
- ⅓ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flake or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
For the wings
- Toss wings with sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
For the sauce
- Saute the garlic in the oil in a medium saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the cornstarch and water.
- Stir and bring to a simmer and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir together the cornstarch and water.
- Slowly whisk into the sauce. Bring to a slow boil while still stirring, then remove from heat.
- Sauce should be nice and thick but not gloppy. Add a bit of water if it's too thick.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 210mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg