Spicy Chicken Wings With Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons grated orange zest2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon pepper3 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes3 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceBLUE CHEESE DIP:1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing1/3 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, salt, orange zest, garlic and pepper. Pour half the marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

Drain the chicken, discarding marinade. Transfer chicken to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

Using tongs, transfer chicken to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cayenne, pepper sauce and reserved marinade. Drizzle over chicken.

Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, turning once. In a small bowl, whisk the dip ingredients. Serve with wings.