Description
These Zesty Orange Barbecued Chicken Wings combine tangy chili sauce, sweet orange marmalade, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of mustard to create a sticky, flavorful glaze. Baked until caramelized and golden, these wings deliver the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and citrusy flavors that make them ideal for parties, game days, and family gatherings.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, tangy, citrusy, smoky, savory
Equipment Needed
Mixing bowl
Broiler pan or baking rack
Basting brush
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
Wings
12 chicken wings, separated
Orange BBQ Marinade
⅓ cup chili sauce
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Chili sauce
- Orange marmalade
- Red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Prepared mustard
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
Marinate the Wings
- Place the wings in a large resealable bag.
- Pour the marinade over the wings.
- Seal the bag and turn to coat thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Turn the bag occasionally during marinating.
Bake the Wings
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the wings from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
- Arrange the wings on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Brush the wings with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes.
- Continue baking until the wings are caramelized, golden brown, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Discard any remaining marinade.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter.
- Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Mix in a teaspoon of hot sauce for extra heat.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet-spicy variation.
Make-Ahead Tips
The wings can marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Cooked wings may be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice pilaf, grilled vegetables, coleslaw, or roasted potatoes.
Garnish with orange zest, sliced green onions, or fresh parsley.
Perfect for game-day parties, cookouts, family dinners, and holiday appetizers.
ZESTY ORANGE BARBECUED CHICKEN WINGS (Sweet Citrus BBQ Wings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together: Chili sauce, Orange marmalade, Red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Garlic powder, and Prepared mustard
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Place the wings in a large resealable bag.
- Pour the marinade over the wings.
- Seal the bag and turn to coat thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Turn the bag occasionally during marinating.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the wings from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
- Arrange the wings on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Brush the wings with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes.
- Continue baking until the wings are caramelized, golden brown, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Discard any remaining marinade.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Mix in a teaspoon of hot sauce for extra heat.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet-spicy variation. Make-Ahead Tips The wings can marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
Cooked wings may be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving. Serving Suggestions Serve with rice pilaf, grilled vegetables, coleslaw, or roasted potatoes.
Garnish with orange zest, sliced green onions, or fresh parsley.
Perfect for game-day parties, cookouts, family dinners, and holiday appetizers.
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Inspired by classic sweet-and-smoky barbecue sauces enhanced with citrus marmalade for a bright, flavorful twist.
Source: All Recipes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 285
Protein: 19 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 420 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 8 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 24 wing pieces
Difficulty: Easy
