Sweet Spicy chicken wings

By Chef_Madel

Ingredients

• For the Marinade:
• 1 kg/2lb 3 1/4 oz chicken wings, cut in half through the joint and tips discarded
• 1 tbsp Szechwan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp finely grated orange zest
• 4 spring onions cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces
• 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp liquid honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 450 ml/15 1/4 fl oz corn oil
• 125 ml/4 1/2 fl oz sesame oil
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• For the Garnish:
• 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp snipped chives

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a pestle and mortar blend together the peppercorns, garlic, ginger, orange zest, spring onions and chilli until you have a paste.

2. In a large bowl combine the honey, soy sauce and oils with the paste. Season to taste. Add the chicken wings, turn to coat, then allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

3. Cook the chicken wings in a hot griddle pan or on a hot barbecue for 7-8 minutes each side or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.

4.Garnish the chicken with a mixture of orange zest, chopped parsley and chives.