HOT AND HONEYED CHICKEN WINGS

3 pounds chicken wings
3/4 cup picante sauce (plus additional picante sauce to serve)
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Cut off and discard wing tips; cut each wing in half at joint. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish.

Combine 3/4 cup picante sauce, honey soy sauce, mustard, oil, ginger and orange peel in small bowl; mix well. Pour over chicken wings. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place chicken wings and sauce in single layer on foil- lined 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until brown.

Serve warm with additional picante sauce. Garnish as desired.

Source: Treasury of Christmas Recipes, 1991