Spicy Chicken Wings

Prep : 20 minutes + marinating  ...  Bake 40 minutes  ... Makes 6 servings

These chicken wings taste good with curried almond rice and a salad. I've also garnished them with mandarin oranges or chopped peppers for special company.

1 ..............can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 ..............can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4........... cup honey or packed brown sugar
2 to 3........ garlic cloves, crushed
1 ..............teaspoon grated lime peel
1 ..............teaspoon grated lemon peel
1...............teaspoon grated orange peel
2 ..............tablespoons lemon juice
2 ..............tablespoons lime juice
1/2 ...........teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 ...........teaspoon salt
1/4 ...........teaspoon thyme
               ** few drops hot pepper sauce to taste**30 to 36 ...chicken wings or drumettes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1 .        In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except chicken; heat and stir until blended. Cool to room temperature. Place the chicken in a shallow baking pan; pour sauce over. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator 12-24 hours. To cook, remove chicken from the marinade and place on a broiler pan. Reserve marinade. Bake at 375° for about 40 minutes or until tender. Turn chicken and brush with marinade occasionally. Yield: 6 main-dish or 12 appetizer servings.

Full-Bodied White Wine:

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.