These Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings are anything but lip-smackingly delicious! Prepared with the original teriyaki sauce with the addition of orange marmalade, the wings get an extra tang and sweetness. Unbelievably easy to make. Kids LOVE them!
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 that 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 over a good deal of time. Because of this, I occasionally find myself tinkering with ideas on how 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 so 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 devouring the ‘orange flavored’ wings.
To make these chicken wings extra special, I added orange marmalade to my original teriyaki seasoning. I found orange marmalade an incredibly versatile and delicious ingredient for cooking. It is not just yummy on a toast or sweets, but it is also fantastic in savory dishes. The concentrated sweetness and citrus tang can really elevate the overall flavor. A great must-have item in the refrigerator.
Teriyaki Wings for Dinner Main Dish or Party Appetizer
If you’re looking 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 perfectly sweet. They are also great for busy weeknights, lazy Fridays, patio parties, or every other day in between.
My recipe calls for 10 pieces of drumettes as I served it as a side dish for my family. Obviously, it was not enough for them. You may want to double the batch if you know you have some serious wings eaters at home. Enjoy!
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Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings (flats/drumettes)
- ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bay leaf
Seasonings:
To Garnish
- ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cut celery into 2” (5 cm) pieces and smash them with the flat side of the knife.
- Smash the garlic with the flat side of the knife and discard the peel.
- In a Dutch oven (or a large pot), heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken wings until golden brown.
- Add ½ cup sake and ⅓ cup water.
- ¼ cup orange marmalade and ¼ cup soy sauce.
- Add celery, garlic cloves, and a bay leaf.
- Place otoshibuta (drop lid) on top of the chicken, but do not cover with the Dutch oven lid. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- During this time, turn the chicken wings once in a while.
- After 15 minutes of simmering, remove otoshibuta. Continue turning the chicken to coat with the sauce and cook until sauce is almost gone.
- When there is about 2 Tbsp of sauce left and you can see the bottom of the pot, turn off the heat. Transfer the chicken onto a plate, and pour the sauce on top. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Editeor’s Note: This post was originally published in March 2011. The images have been updated in April 2019.
Hello! Is it possible to use chicken breast instead? Update – sorry I just read previous comments, I will give it a go!
Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for trying the recipe! We hope you enjoyed it.😊
Happy Cooking!
What can I use instead of celery? Or can I skip it completely?
Hi Sylvaine, Thank you very much for reading Nami’s post and trying her recipe!
You can replace celery with onion or skip it if you prefer.
We hope this helps!
You are absolutely right about kids loving this dish!
Hi Ern! We are glad to hear that kids love this dish!
Thank you very much for trying Nami’s recipe and proving it!😁
I love love loooove this recipe! Made it multiple times and it’s such a soothing treat for the cold weather.
Hi Hong! We are so happy to hear you loved this Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings!
Thank you very much for trying Nami’s recipe and for your kind feedback!🙂
I love the idea of orange added to chicken dishes. I’m not a huge fan of wings, though. If I adapt the recipe using chicken breast, would I need to increase the amount of ingredients for the sauce?
Hi Gina! Thank you very much for reading Nami’s post!
It depends on how much/size chicken breast you are using. We recommend making adjustments so that meat is at least half cover with sauce during the simmering.
We hope this helps!
Nami can you use different kind of chicken like chicken things or chicken breast for this recipe?
Hi Gi, Thank you very much for trying Nami’s recipe!
Yes, you can use different kinds of chicken. Please adjust the cooking time if it is necessary. Happy Cooking!
So yummy! We all clean the sauce off of our plates with rice! Even my daughter who doesn’t like sauce on her food LOVES it! I use the Whole Foods brand orange marmalade and it makes a difference. When we lived in Japan, I used a different brand and it wasn’t as tasty (but still good). I make this chicken regularly (every other week) and it leaves everyone happy!
P.S. I bought an otoshibuta after trying this recipe. Any other recipes that uses this tool?
Hi Lisa! Aww I’m so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for your kind words! As for Otoshibuta… this result may not be accurate, but here it is:
https://www.justonecookbook.com/search/?q=otoshibuta
Hi Nami ! Thanks for this recipe, I just tried it and I didn’t expect that 😮
It doesn’t have the marmelade taste anymore when cooked but it gave such a peculiar taste, absolutely delicious~
Too bad I’m not hungry anymore, I can’t wait to remake it !
Hi Jin-chan! Thank you so much for trying this recipe! I’m glad to hear you liked it! Thank you for your kind feedback. 🙂
Thank you so much for a great recipe! I made it today and it was soooo good! Couldn’t stop myself eating. I felt anxious for the whole day but when I started to eat these I forgot about everything and enjoyed a lot. Thanks again!
Hi Liza! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Stay healthy and have fun cooking at home! xoxo
I use yuzu jam as i do not have orange jam.. taste great
Hi Debbie! That sounds so delicious! I love yuzu, I can imagine the taste! 🙂
I really like your MAKE IT INTO A MEAL! I wish to see more of them. It helps me to learn how to pair dishes. 5 dishes together seem to be a lot for myself, but I very enjoy seeing how recipes can work together from your website. It makes it truly just one cookbook!
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you, I have added that section thanks to readers’ request. 🙂 I’m working on Meal Prep series (https://www.justonecookbook.com/tags/meal-prep/) and hopefully, I can give more dynamic meal planning ideas in the future. Thank you for your kind feedback!
We just made this for lunch! It was really yummy and easy to make! Thanks!
Hi Den! I’m so happy to hear you liked it! Thank you so much for trying this recipe! 🙂
Anxious to make the orange teriyaki chicken wings but do not own a otoshibuta as called for. Can you suggest a substitute or do I really need to use one. I have prepared many of your recipes & we really enjoyed them. Thank you.
Hi Nancy! You can easily make otoshibuta by following this method with aluminum foil or parchment paper: https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-otoshi-buta/
Hope you enjoy this recipe! Thank you for cooking my recipes, Nancy! 🙂