These ginger orange glazed chicken wings are exactly what you want for just about any occasion that requires finger foods. Is it the Super Bowl? The World Cup? Are you just hungry? Whatever the reason, these glazed chicken wings will always do. They are extremely flavorful and easy to prepare with a few common ingredients. You’ll be licking your fingers and patting your tummy in no time after making these wings. Be careful serving these though, your friends may keep coming over once they get a taste.
Health Benefits
Ginger is one of those spices that is ancient beyond measure and filled with so many health benefits that it has reached a near mythic status. It is not common for ginger root to be portrayed as a cure all in fiction and fantasy. In reality eating ginger has the ability to reduce nausea and diminish pain. It can treat osteoarthritis, prevent cancer, improve respiratory functionality, and even help reduce flatulence. It might be just the thing you need for your next big date.
Ingredients
cup orange juice – with pulp: 1/2
tbsp fresh lemon juice: 3
cup hoisin sauce: 1/4
tbsp vegetable oil: 1
cup sugar: 1/4
tbsp fresh ginger – minced and peeled: 3
cloves fresh garlic – minced: 3
lbs chicken wings: 2
medium green onions – thinly sliced: 3
How To Make Ginger Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
- Mix the orange juice, lemon juice, hoisin sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, ginger, and fresh garlic in a large resealable bag.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade, seal the bag, and shake vigorously to evenly coat the chicken.
- Refrigerate the chicken overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread the wings over the foil with marinade and bake for 45 mins or until the wings turn brown and shiny.
- Transfer the wings to a serving plate,Use the green onions for garnishing.
- Chow down!
Trivia
Chicken wings were originally considered to be poor people's food because they were the throw away pieces from the butcher.