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Spicy Citrus Wings with Cilantro Scallion Dip

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Spicy Citrus Wings are not your tradition chicken wings. These are spicy and citrusy and dipped in a mouthwatering scallion dip.
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine Asian, American
Keyword appetizer, broiled wings, chicken wings, drummettes, snack, spicy citrus wings, wings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 389
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:

  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

FOR THE WINGS:

  • 2½ pounds chicken drummettes and wings
  • 1 whole orange zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 whole green onion chopped

Instructions

MAKE THE DIP:

  • In a medium bowl, measure and add the yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, garic powder and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

MAKE THE CHICKEN:

  • In a large soup pot that has a steamer, place water in the bottom until it hits the steamer basket.
  • Add all the chicken pieces to the steamer and place over high heat and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer to steam the wings. Steam for 15-18 minutes.
  • While the wings are steaming, add orange zest and juice, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper, honey, rice wine vinegar and Sriracha sauce into a large bowl and stir.
  • Remove the fully cooked wings from the steamer and place into the large bowl with the sauce and stir to coat.
  • Heat the oven to broil at around 425ºF or high heat and place the rack the second notch down.
  • Place the fully cooked wings evenly on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. After 3-4 minutes, remove from the oven, flip over and brush more sauce over the top.
  • Broil again and continue this process off flipping and brushing on sauce until the skin is crisp. Usually 2 times on each side does the trick.
  • Place the wings back into the bowl of sauce and coat them before placing them on the serving tray.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and scallions to garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg