orange chicken wings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1.5 pounds wings, about 12
• 1/2 teaspoon oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Good pinch Kosher salt & pepper
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Diced green onions and sesame seeds to garnish
• Remove wings from package, dry really well with paper towels and put in fridge uncovered about an hour
• Preheat oven to 425
• Combine baking powder, garlic powder and salt & pepper - mix well
• Put chicken in a bowl and toss with the mixture to coat wings well
• Shake off excess, and put wings on a greased baking sheet, or better yet on a greased rack on a baking sheet
• Cook 45 minutes to an hour, turning every 20 minutes until about 180 degrees
• While they cook, heat a small pan over medium heat, add oil, garlic and ginger
• When fragrant, add orange juice and stir to mix together
• Add the soy, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper, salt, pepper and orange zest - stir and let simmer 3-4 minutes, then turn off until wings are ready
• Mix cornstarch well with a couple tablespoons of water, turn the heat back on the sauce, and stir in about half of the cornstarch mixture
• Stir through well and let it start to thicken - if you want it thicker add more of the cornstarch a teaspoon at a time
• Toss with wings, and garish with green onion & seeds