Spicy Citrus Steamed Drumsticks with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

We had a "lighter" meal of Steamed Chicken Wings with Gazpacho for dinner.  The wings were incredible - just the most amazing range of flavor with the spices and the cilantro and yogurt.  Delicious.


Spicy Citrus Steamed Drumsticks with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

• 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 green onion, sliced

For the Cilantro Dipping Sauce 

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

To make the dipping sauce, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a saucepan with a steamer. (If you don’t have a steamer, you can simply put the drumsticks directly into an inch of boiling water.) Add the drumsticks to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to a gentle simmer and let steam for 15-18 minutes.

To prepare the sauce, combine the orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, red-pepper flakes, honey, vinegar and Sriracha in a large bowl.

Once the drumsticks have steamed for 15-18 minutes, add to the sauce mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to tear the skin.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. (Lining your pan with foil is crucial - it will save you a lot of work. You’ll see how much of a mess it becomes in the last picture.)

Place the drumsticks onto prepared baking sheet.

Place into the oven for 15 minutes, basting both sides with the sauce every 5 minutes.

Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and green onion.