Oven-baked chicken wings with orange juice

Name: Oven-baked chicken wings with orange juice - Leopoldina G.
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings; 2 oranges; salt; pepper; sweet paprika; vegeta; 4 garlic cloves; 50 ml oil; 100 ml water

Meat - Oven-baked chicken wings with orange juice by Leopoldina G. - Recipia

Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Juice I wanted to make wings with lemon juice, but when I saw I only had half a lemon in the fridge, I tried using oranges instead. I didn't regret it. The taste is different from classic oven wings, with a hint of sweet and sour flavor, but it doesn't overpower the chicken taste. I used whatever I had on hand and let them marinate briefly in the fridge to absorb a bit of the flavor. Quick Info Total Time: about 1 hour and 15 minutes Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling) Baking Time: about 30-40 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: easy Family recipe, suitable for any day Ingredients 1 kg chicken wings 2 oranges (for juice) salt pepper sweet paprika vegetable seasoning 4 cloves of garlic 50 ml oil 100 ml water Instructions 1. Wash the wings and remove any leftover bits. I trim the tips, but it's not mandatory. 2. Squeeze the juice from the two oranges directly into a large bowl. 3. Add the wings to the bowl. Season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and a little vegetable seasoning to taste. Mix everything with your hands. 4. Cover the bowl with wings and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the garlic. 6. After 30 minutes, take the wings out of the fridge and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish. 7. Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the wings. 8. Add sweet paprika (to taste), the oil, and pour 100 ml of water around the edges, not directly over the meat. 9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil. 10. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 220°C. 11. Bake the wings for about 20-25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until they are lightly browned. 12. Remove the dish and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. Why I Make This Recipe Often It's not complicated at all and doesn’t require special planning. The orange adds a fresh taste, and the ingredients are easy to find. It works for any occasion, not just special ones. You can adapt the side dish, so you're not dependent on any specific vegetable. Tips and Variations Tips - If the wings are very large, cut them at the joint. - Don’t add too much water, just enough to prevent the dish from burning. - If you have time, you can let the wings marinate longer for a more intense flavor. Substitutions - The orange can be replaced with lemon, but use less to avoid excessive sourness. - Vegetable seasoning can be omitted or replaced with a mix of dried herbs. - Spicy paprika can be added if you want more heat. Variations - You can do the same with chicken thighs or diced chicken breast. - If you don’t want garlic, you can leave it out. Serving Ideas - It goes well with simple mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, rice, or even a green salad. - They are also good as a snack, served cold the next day. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I use frozen wings? Yes, but you should fully thaw them and pat them dry before marinating. 2. What can I substitute for vegetable seasoning? You can use salt and any other mix of dried spices to your liking. 3. What if I don’t have aluminum foil? You can cover the dish with a lid, but the wings will turn out slightly different in texture. 4. Can it be made without marinating? Yes, but if you skip this step, the flavors won’t be absorbed as well. 5. Can I use store-bought orange juice? Fresh juice is ideal, but if you don’t have it, use the most natural juice available without added sugar. Nutritional Values Estimate for one serving (without side dish): Calories: approximately 320 kcal Protein: 25 g Fat: 19 g Carbohydrates: 8-10 g (from the orange and vegetable seasoning, if used) Values are estimates, as they depend on how much fat the wings retain and what side dish you choose. Storage and Reheating The wings can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 2 days. They can be reheated in the oven or in a pan over low heat. In the microwave, they won’t retain their crispy texture but will still be tasty. I do not recommend freezing them after cooking, as the texture will change.

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First, I cleaned the wings, washed them well, then placed them in a bowl over which I poured orange juice, added salt, seasoned, and put them in the fridge for 30 minutes. After that, I arranged them on a tray. I chopped the garlic, added a little paprika, oil, and water, covered it with foil, and put it in the preheated oven at 220°C. When they were almost done, I removed the foil and left them for another 10 minutes to brown. The side dish can be as desired. Enjoy your meal. They have an excellent taste. You can use any side dish you want or enjoy them as is, just with a salad on the side.

Oven-baked chicken wings with orange juice

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