Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings 鶏手羽のオレンジ照り焼き

My kids love chicken wings, I mean, they LOOOOOVE them. My son usually eats them without making too much of a mess and he neatly wipes his hands before touching utensils. On the other hand, my daughter eats them as if they are her last meal. She never seems to notice the sticky mess on her face. Either way, I am happy to see them enjoying their food. So whenever I need to make a quick dinner, chicken wings are a no brainer.

These Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings (鶏手羽のオレンジ照り焼き) are not traditional teriyaki chicken, but they are the happy result of a Japanese mother would do to change things up for their children.

Sweet & Sticky Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings

I’ve made enough teriyaki dishes for the family, and sometimes I worry that my children would demand something different. Luckily, they have been really good kids so far. They might grumble a little, but they usually end up eating the same food I have to make, especially a recipe that I have been testing for a good deal of time. Because of this, I occasionally find myself tinkering with ideas to tweak an original recipe to spice things up. Do you have the same experience in the kitchen?

A little change to the familiar would make them happy, like these Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings. ‘Mom’s making teriyaki. Oh, but these taste different. So sweet! So good! Orange-flavored teriyaki!’ they exclaimed. It was fun to watch them devour the’ orange-flavored’ wings.

To make these chicken wings extra special, I added orange marmalade to my original teriyaki seasoning. Orange marmalade is an incredibly versatile and delicious ingredient for cooking. It is not just yummy on toast or sweets, but it is also fantastic in savory dishes. The concentrated sweetness and citrus tang can really elevate the overall flavor. It is a great must-have item in the refrigerator.

Teriyaki Wings for Dinner or Party Appetizer

If you want to learn how to make chicken teriyaki using the authentic Japanese method, I have the recipe here. But if you’re up for something with an extra touch, give these Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings a try. Cooked in a Dutch oven on a stovetop, it is really simple, and there’s no marinating required. The wings, smothered in the flavorful sauce, are perfectly sticky and sweet. They are also great for busy weeknights, lazy Fridays, patio parties, or every other day.

My recipe calls for 10 pieces of drumettes, which I served as a side dish for my family. It was not enough for them. You may want to double the batch if you know you have some serious wing eaters at home. Enjoy!

Editeor’s Note: This post was originally published in March 2011. The images have been updated in April 2019.