SPICY CHICKEN WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

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These fall-off-the-bone-tender wings have just the right amount of heat. The cool blue cheese dressing creates the perfect flavor combination for dipping. -Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 dozen (1-3/4 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes
3 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
BLUE CHEESE DIP:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, salt, orange zest, garlic and pepper. Pour half of 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.