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Sweet and spicy chicken wings

Prep time overnight
Cook time overnight
Serves 4-6
From Saturday Brunch

Method


  1. In a pestle and mortar blend together the peppercorns, garlic, ginger, orange zest, spring onions and chilli until you have a paste.

  2. In a large bowl combine the honey, soy sauce and oils with the paste. Season to taste. Add the chicken wings, turn to coat, then allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

  3. Cook the chicken wings in a hot griddle pan or on a hot barbecue for 7-8 minutes each side or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.

  4. Garnish the chicken with a mixture of orange zest, chopped parsley and chives.

Ingredients

  • 1kg/2lb 3¼oz chicken wings, cut in half through the joint and tips discarded

For the marinade

  • 1 tbsp Sichuan pepper corns, toasted and ground
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp finely grated orange zest
  • 4 spring onions cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces
  • 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 450ml/16¼fl oz corn oil
  • 125ml/4½fl oz sesame oil
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

For the garnish

  • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp snipped chives

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