Sweet Gingered Chicken Wings
A delectable dish with a juicy and tender interior concealed within a crisp, golden exterior, this tantalizing treat is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
A delectable dish with a juicy and tender interior concealed within a crisp, golden exterior, this tantalizing treat is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
- Carbohydrate 43.4150897104386 g
- Cholesterol 226.38 mg
- Fat 47.7774852681985 g
- Fiber 2.89669825135804 g
- Protein 58.0247036688682 g
- Saturated Fat 13.3202713045365 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Dozen (364g)
- Sodium 222.875917639181 mg
- Sugar 40.5183914590805 g
- Trans Fat 5.29339342886686 g
- Calories 843 calories
Step-by-step
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Coat chicken wings in flour mixture; shake off excess.
- Place wings on a large greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain.
- Combine honey, orange juice concentrate and ginger; brush generously over chicken wings. Reduce heat to 325 degrees.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken tests done, basting occasionally with more sauce. Sprinkle with parsley before serving if desired.
The Mechanics of the Flour Coating
All-purpose flour acts as the primary moisture barrier when seasoned with salt, paprika, and pepper. Shaking off the excess flour before baking prevents gummy clumps from forming on the skin. Baking sheets must be thoroughly greased to prevent the protein bonds from tearing when you attempt to remove the baked wings at the thirty-minute mark. If you lack frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed frozen lemonade concentrate provides a similarly high sugar concentration that caramelizes effectively at lower baking temperatures.
Managing the Sugary Glaze
Honey and orange juice concentrate create a high-sugar glaze that burns rapidly if exposed to excessive heat. Dropping the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit prevents the honey from turning acrid during the final thirty to forty minutes of cooking. Basting the wings periodically deposits fresh layers of syrup that thicken as the water content evaporates in the heat. Watch for internal temperatures to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit while ensuring the exterior achieves a dark, lacquered sheen before pulling the pan from the oven.
