Recipe: Orange Hoisin Spiced Chicken Wings

ORANGE HOISIN SPICED CHICKEN WINGS

3 lbs. chicken wings (about 12-14), at room temperature
FOR THE SPICE MIX:
2 tbsp. five-spice powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
FOR THE ORANGE HOISIN SAUCE:
1 (8 oz.) bottle hoisin sauce
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tsp. sesame seed oil
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. orange zest
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups canola oil (for frying)

TO MAKE THE SPICE MIX:
In a gallon-size plastic bag with zip top closure, combine all ingredients for spice mix. Seal and shake well to blend.

TO MAKE THE ORANGE HOISIN SAUCE:
Combine in small saucepan over medium-high heat hoisin sauce, orange juice concentrate, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in zest and cilantro. Cover and set aside.

TO COOK THE WINGS:
In a deep saucepan or stockpot, add oil and heat to 350 degrees F.

While oil is heating, add chicken wings to plastic bag with spice mixture. Shake until all wings are coated.

Remove wings from bag, place in pot and fry, in batches, for 6-8 minutes, or until skin is crispy. Remove wings from oil and place on paper towels to drain.

After final batch of wings are cooked, place wings in large mixing bowl. Pour Orange Hoisin Sauce over wings; toss well to coat.

Makes 4 servings
Source: National Chicken Council