Chef notes
This is everything I crave about Chinese takeout chicken — in wing form. It's sweet, sticky, spicy and the sesame seeds give it an incredibly nutty finish.
Swap option: Orange juice concentrate can be swapped for regular orange juice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups orange soda
- 1/2 cup Sriracha
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- salt, to taste
- 4 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions, for garnish
Preparation
1.Preheat oven to 350 F.
2.Combine wings with orange juice and oil, and toss until coated. Place onto a large baking sheet fitted with a cooling rack in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through, until the wings are golden and crisp.
3.In a small saucepan, combine soda, Sriracha, sugar, butter, garlic and orange zest. Season with salt and bring to a boil, whisking until all ingredients are fully combined. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
4.In a large, clean bowl, toss wings in sauce with an abundant amount of sesame seeds. Garnish with scallions and serve.