We all know that a sweet and spicy orange sauce tossed together with crispy chicken wings is delicious and crave-worthy; but it’s those sweet, genuine moments in life that we share between one another that are also something we desperately desire, and need to share with one another with abandon.
Don’t you love to experience those precious, sweet moments in life that just leave you feeling full of joy and optimism?
Those moments like long, meaningful hugs; sweet, tender, loving kisses; or kind, uplifting words meant to patch up any little hurts, that simply leave you feeling like you’ve been enveloped in a sweet coating of care, affection, and genuine love?
I know that I do—I live for them!
The sweet and spicy moments of life, those moments that recharge the spirit and breathe new life into a moment or a day, are indeed special and so wonderfully delectable to wrap ourselves in—they remind me of a tangy and succulent orange chicken sauce that gets drizzled over crispy-baked wings, making them sweetly glossy and perfectly irresistible.
And those moments can be irresistible when we experience them!
They remind me that sharing affection and vulnerability with each other is that beautifully connecting substance that bonds us together, and helps me to remember that we’re all just one amazing family, cut from one spectacular, multi-colored cloth, and that we each have a need to know that we matter and we are loved.
Have you been blessed to be slathered in a sweet and spicy moment yet today?
Or even better, have you blessed someone else with the deliciously warm and enveloping experience of knowing that they matter to you?
Taste what’s good and pass it on.
Ingrid
And now, the recipe…
Spicy Orange Chicken Wings
by Ingrid Beer
Print RecipeYield: Serves about 4-6
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ pounds organic chicken drumettes (or wings)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Simple Orange Chicken Sauce (recipe below)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Scallions, for garnish
Preparation:
-Place the drumettes (and wings, if using) into a large bowl, and mix together thoroughly with the soy sauce, the garlic, and the ginger; marinate for at least 2 hours, or for best flavor results, overnight.
-Preheat the oven to 450°, and line a baking sheet with foil, and top with a rack if you have one; place the chicken pieces evenly onto the rack with some space between them (if you don’t have a rack, place directly onto the foil in a single layer), and bake on the center/lower rack of the oven for 28 minutes.
-After 28 minutes, turn the broiler on high, and broil for 2 minutes until crispy, and charred golden-brown; toss the wings in the Spicy Orange Chicken Sauce to coat, then sprinkle over some sesame seeds and scallions, and serve while hot.
Spicy Orange Chicken Sauce Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup plus 1tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Preparation:
-Add all ingredients into a small saucepan and whisk to completely blend and dissolve the cornstarch; place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, until glossy and thickened; remove from heat and allow to slightly cool before tossing the wings in the sauce.
These look delicious! I am definitely making them for superbowl!
Hi Michelle, these are perfect for that! Please enjoy!
Hello, Dear Ingrid ~ too much time has passed since we’ve “chatted.” These wings look delicious – I’m planning to make them within the next week or so. Also shared to FB.
How much do I love your videos?!! They’re perfect and inviting. Great idea and super job. You and your husband are such good collaborators. And of course, your sweet canine helper is adorable.
I was channeling you last week – I took a knife skills class at a local kitchen/cookware store. Loved it.
I’m hoping things are going well for your son. Sending off prayers for him…..
Blessings ~ R
Hi Roseanne, great to hear from you! 🙂 Happy you watched some of our (early) videos—now you know who my little (furry) “helper” is in the kitchen, lol! I’m excited you’re planning on making these wings—tasty, yet a little indulgent and fun! I loved reading that you took a knife skills class—those can be very fun, and give some good tips, for sure; plus getting to rub elbows with others looking to up their “cooking game” is a great thing, too. Been thinking of your daughter—how is she? Has she been back for a while now from her time in Italy? Thank you for your prayers and thoughts for our son…we appreciate that so very much. (Scary times, for sure.) I send you my well-wishes and some hugs; hoping you are staying nice and cozy-toasty on the east coast this season! Blessings!
Hi, Ingrid ~
Yes, Our daughter is home. Thank God. We are so glad she studied abroad last semester and not this semester, as things seems to be getting ugly with traveling. Elena is adopted from China and is a naturalized citizen, since 1997. She is a US citizen but we worry that anyone who doesn’t fit the “profile” our new administration thinks they should, would not be let back in. So, no foreign travel for a while. Scary, scary times.
Are you able to talk with your son? I keep you, your son, and your husband in my mind and heart during these times.
I am absolutely loving your videos. What a super job! The tone of them is folksy, gentle and a bit retro. Very appealing. I hope you’re reaching a wider audience with them. You hinted at growing your business ~ such a tease! I wish you the best and can’t wait to see it all.
Sending hugs and love ~ Roseanne
Cool recipe and Awesome Video! I’m Just a man looking for meals who works out of his car all day. Ciao!
Thank you!