How to Make Chinese Chicken Wings (Microwave)

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Chinese Chicken Wings

Create Chinese style chicken wings in your microwave. There are a number of recipes for Chinese chicken wings, but this easy version is marinated in honey, mustard, orange juice sesame seed, ginger and salt. This is a delicious appetizer any time, especially on game day! Keep your guests content while busy in the kitchen.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

12 Chicken Wings
1/4 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Mustard
1 1/2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seed
1/4 Teaspoon Ginger
1 Orange, Cut Into Wedges
Salt
2-Quart Glass Baking Dish
Small Mixing Bowl
Wax Paper

Step 1

Fresh Chicken Wings

Cut off wing tips of chicken and cut wings in half at the joint. Salt both sides of the wings.

Place wings in a 2-Quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish; set aside.
Step 2

Combine remaining ingredients, except orange wedges and parsley, in small mixing bowl. Pour half of mixture over wings and cover with wax paper.
Step 3

Microwave for 6 minutes on HIGH. Turn chicken over and brush with the remaining sauce. Recover and continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes, on HIGH, or until chicken is tender with a fork.
Step 4

Orange Wedge

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with orange wedges and parsley. Makes 24 Appetizers.

Tips & Warnings

Covering with wax paper holds in the steam which helps speed cooking.
This time to cook in the microwave will need to be adjusted depending on the watts of your microwave and the elevation you are located. This recipe was made using a 1000 watt microwave.
Despite common beliefs, you should NOT rinse your poultry. In fact, rinsing it increases the risk of cross-contamination in your home.
In the microwave: Follow a recipe for temperature and setting, stirring or rotating to be sure there are no cold spots.

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