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How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wings in an Oven

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Deep frying could be fun, but not on a day when there’s a major game on TV or your favorite show is on! The last thing you want to do when there’s so much fun and you know you could be part of is manning the deep fryer. Yup! But what’s a party without finger-licking Buffalo Chicken Wings right?

This buffalo chicken wing recipe with oven post will teach you how to make other side dishes and still be part of the fun!

Marinated and coated with a double dose of hot sauce, these wings would come out just as crispy, sticky, and irresistible as deep-fried wings.

Real buffalo chicken wings get deep fried with a coating of butter and hot sauce. The tenderness and crispiness plus hot sauce make it top on most menus. 

Deep-frying chicken wings certainly results in the crispiest, most succulent coat, but arguably, there’s something even better about roasting them in the oven.

The hot sauce marinade melts right into the meat, infusing it completely, I like how the wings pick up some smoky charred bits here and there. Nice Eh!?

With the oven method, you can make a huge batch all at once without having to stand at attention or man the oven. And don’t worry about the looks, baked buffalo chicken wings still get tossed In sticky sauce so it looks the part! They are even healthy (or at least less unhealthy) so that’s a plus too!

Parts of the Chicken WingBuffalo wings - Parts of a chicken wing

  • The Tip – This is the third joint or bony tip of the wing. It is also known as the flapper. This part is often discarded or used for stock. It’s not included in the American Buffalo chicken wings.
  • The Wingette – This is the middle part of the arm. Its also known as a flat. It’s quite descriptive because this part is flat too.
  • The Drumette – This is the upper part of the arm and the thickest. Sit looks like a drumstick when separate. 

Sometimes you could get your chicken wings whole and unseparated at the grocery store. This means that these three parts are still connected in one piece. And at other times the wings could be separated into wingettes and drummettes. if the chicken wings aren’t separated you can always ask the butcher to chop it up or you can do it yourself. 

How to Separate Buffalo Chicken Wings

When you have your wing in one piece and you need to chop up whole wings into the smaller parts, here’s how you do it:

Start at the joints. The joint connecting the wingtip to the forearm (wingette) and another connecting the forearm to the upper arm (drummette). Get a feel of the joints by bending the wing parts back and forth to loosen up the connecting tissues and then pressed down with a knife at the joints. You can use both hands to apply more force. This allows you to make a clean cut through the cartilage to separate both parts. 

However, if you hit the bone or get stuck repeat the process, but this time, adjust the knife a little further or backward as the case may be. It gets easier as you cut more pieces.

While making buffalo chicken wings, only the wingette and drummette is needed. You can store up the tips to use them to make stock or discard them. 

Hot Sauce to Use

We have our preferences when it comes to hot sauces. The heat you would like in your meal and what kind of sauce is up to you.

However, for classic buffalo wingers, Cluck U’s sauces are perfect! It leaves you with just about the right amount of heat and flavor that you would find with restaurant-style hot wings. The good thing is there is a variety of Cluck U sauces that you can also try.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Wings in the Oven

This recipe serves 6 to 8 persons and it takes about 15 minutes to prepare your ingredients for the oven. The cooking time is about 25 to 30 minutes. That’s quite enough time to prepare a side dish while your wings are simmering in the oven.

INGREDIENTSoven baked buffalo chicken wings

  • Chicken wings – ( 3 pounds)
  • Unsalted butter – 6 tablespoons
  • Hot sauce – 1/2 cup
  • Kosher salt – 2 teaspoons
  • Creamy blue cheese dressing and celery sticks – for serving

TOOLS

  • Chef’s knife or kitchen shears
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

PREPARATION

  • Separate the chicken wings, if necessary. If the wingtip is still attached, use a chef knife or kitchen shares to separate them. The forearm and the upper arm can be left as one piece. But if you prefer smaller pieces, use the chef knife to cut them at the joint. 
  • Allow the wings to warm up. If you refrigerated the wings before cooking allow the wings to warm up by leaving them on the counter for a while else the butter sauce may congeal when tossed. However, if this happens no harm done! 
  • Prepare the sauce Use a small saucepan to Melt the butter on medium-low heat. Take the butter off heat stir in the hot sauce and salt.
  • Coat the wings with buffalo sauce. Use ½ of the mixture in a bowl and toss the wings around to coat them properly. 
  • Marinate the wings. Cover the mixture for about 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature. You can also marinate it in the refrigerator for 24hrs, in which case, the butter will congeal but no harm is done. (if you are marinating for 24hrs, also preserve the sauce in the refrigerator but make sure to leave it outside the refrigerator for a while before use)
  • Preheat the oven. When the wings are ready, place the oven rack in the oven so that it is 6-8 inches below the broiling element and turn on the oven. When this is done, cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. 
  • Remove excess marinade and place the wings on the baking sheet leaving some space between them.
  • Broil in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes till its brownish on the surface Then flip the wings and broil the flipside for another 10 to 12 minutes till it is evenly cooked. You would know this when the skin is brown and the meat is easily pulled from the bone. 
  • Toss wings in reserved buffalo sauce for another coat.
  • Serve buffalo chicken wings with the blue cheese dressing and celery sticks! it’s Better served while it’s hot!

Now that you’ve learned how to make your own mouthwatering buffalo chicken wings, we wouldn’t mind having a taste. Hahahaha, just kidding. 

Please share with us in the comments below if this post was helpful, and if you have other recommendations.

We’re still serving Smoking Hot Chicken Wings at Cluck U Chicken. Grab a bite!

10 Best Hot Chicken Sauces in the US

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Some like it hot! Some like it not! If you are a fan of spicy meals the familiar bottle at the grocery store just won’t cut it anymore. Maybe you’ve gotten used to your regular hot sauce or realized that its rather cool flavor doesn’t give you the heat you are looking for.

At this point, it becomes necessary to explore other hot sauce brands and find a new favorite. Gratefully, the web makes it easy all the time! You can easily spot one on the web and have it delivered to your doorstep! But the real deal is, how do you know if its what you’re looking for?

Some persons like a variety of hot sauces and would probably have 4 or more brands in their fridge. Flavors, differ and so does the level of heat that comes with each brand, so shopping for hot sauces can be tricky as you’ll be confronted with an array of hot sauce bottles filled with liquids in red, green, yellow, and orange.

To help you find the best hot sauce to fix any meal, we’ve put together a list of sauces from popular brands and not so popular brands that are quite flavourful and spicy!

1. Sriracha

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Sriracha is quite a popular brand for anyone who’s into hot sauces. It’s been around for decades and probably have made it to the table of many spicy food lovers. However, it’s not as spicy as other brands as it is slightly spicier than marinara sauce. It’s also quite sweet, as sweet as ketchup some may say. So, if you want a mild sauce to douse your noodles in, you might want to try Sriracha!

2. Cluckster’s Sauces

Speaking of buffalo wings and tacos, Cluckster’s sauces are a favorite too! Developed by the Cluck U Corp, this brand of sauces are a great combination with anything.

It’s been tested over the years by the Cluck U chicken restaurants and if you’ve seen reviews on the web, you now know why a restaurant like Cluck U South Orange ranks top in south orange new jersey!

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The Cluckster’s Sauces come in a wide range of varieties and each has its unique flavor that endears fans to them. Including; the Mild BBQ, Atomic BBQ, Nuclear BBQ, Thermo Nuclear BBQ, Cajun BBQ, Honey mustard BBQ, Buffalo traditional, Teriyaki BBQ, Cluckster’s hot and the 911 sauce. The spiciest of them all is the favorite 911 sauce, great for buffalo wings!

3. Louisiana Hot Sauce

This sauce is medium spicy with a cayenne pepper base. It has quite a dose of sodium too, some may say, the highest of any hot sauce brand. So, if you stay away from salt, you might want to approach this with caution. 

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However, the sauce is quite tasty and a favorite to many who like cayenne pepper in their meals. The Louisiana brand also has a variety of hot sauce aside from the tame original brand. Others you might spot at the grocery store are options like; the red chili, habanero, and aptly named Hotter than Hot sauces. Flavorful varieties are the Louisiana Brand chipotle, roasted garlic, roasted pepper, jalapeño, and Sweat Heat with Honey.

4. Tabasco

This sauce has been in vogue since 1868, and why? It’s hot! Created by the Mcllhenny family, this sauce has been made with the same recipe over the years. It’s an iconic red sauce known to be a really hot staple American condiment. 

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However, it’s not as flavorful as you might expect and the lingering heat on your tongue after eating might require that you sip some milk with your meal. If you are a hot “hot sauce” lover and all you care for is the heat, you might want to try it out!

5. Frank’s RedHot Sauce

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This sauce is a staple! Its mild flavor allows you to enjoy this sauce with anything, from tacos to noodles. It’s also a favorite with buffalo wings! It comes in three varieties; Frank’s RedHot Chile ‘n Lime, Sweet Chili Sauce, and Hot Buffalo Wings Sauce!

6. Valentina Salsa Picante

It’s a popular brand with Mexicans and is a favorite to some. It has a medium consistency, thinner than the sriracha but thicker than Tabasco. It’s a simple blend of water, chili peppers, vinegar, salt, and spices. The original yellow label type has just the right amount of heat for anyone with a timid palate. But if you are an oldie and you’d like more heat, the black label type is extra hot! 

7. Cholula

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Cholula is a brand that you’ll be safe to add to your kids’ meals, as it is relatively mild with a tangy flavor that reminds you of garlic. The brand has varieties also (sweet habanero, chili garlic, chili lime, green pepper, and chipotle), but the hottest of them all is the sweet habanero.

8. Crystal Hot Sauce

This hot sauce is an international favorite, Very popular with New Orleans as it originates from there. It’s a simple blend of aged cayenne peppers, salt, and distilled vinegar. This gives it a rich pepper flavor with a decent amount of heat.

9. Yellowbird Habanero Hot Sauce

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The yellowbird brand is made from fresh farm fruits and veggies. Hence, the brand is quite intolerant of chemicals and additives. You may not find one readily at any retail store but there’s a good chance you’d get a bottle with natural food retailers.

10. Tapatio

First made in 1971 by Jose-Luis Saveedera in California; It’s a hottish brand with a dose of sodium. However, the watery consistency might not be a favorite to many. The current varieties include a Habanero, Blue Agave Sriracha, Serrano, Jalapeño, and Ghost pepper sauce.

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The original habanero is the spiciest of the sauces, and also one of the most creative combinations of flavors. A blend of habanero peppers, organic cane sugar, and tangerine, lime concentrates, carrots, onions. This bright orange sauce is spicy, sweet, and citrusy.

Do you have a favorite hot sauce? Do let us know in the comment section below. 

3 Best Grilled Chicken Wings Recipes You Should Try

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From specials to staple, grilled chicken wings are the ultimate – whether you’re watching your favorite sports show or preparing a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with grilled chicken! Even when preparing for big events, grilled chicken wings are still possible. There are a variety of recipes, but these are quite easy to prepare, and so tasty too!

Chicken wings are quite cheap and available in most grocery stores. It’s also a go-to for picky eaters like kids, which makes it a favorite in most families. Best of all, you can prepare chicken wings in different ways and it’ll come out just great!

If you are looking for easy special grilled chicken wings recipes, then you’re in the right place, try these out.

  1. Maple and Spice Grilled Chicken Wingsmaple and spice grilled chicken wings

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings ( no tips, sliced into two at the joint)-2 kilograms
  • Onions (chopped)-3 large
  • Garlic (minced)-2 cloves
  • Dark Maple syrup-1 cup
  • Brown sugar-½ cup
  • Teriyaki sauce-1/3 cup
  • Reduced-sodium soy sauce -1/3 cup
  • ground black pepper-1/4 teaspoon
  • Reduced sodium soy sauce-1/3 cup
  • Dash of cayenne pepper 
  • Cilantro for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Mix: In a bowl, pour in your onions, garlic, soy sauce, ground black pepper, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper and mix.
  2. Coat: In a large sealable bag, pour in your mixture and add chicken wings. Shake to evenly coat the chicken wings and set aside.
  3. Marinate: Seal the plastic bag and leave for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. After 30 minutes take out the wings from the bag and discard excess marinade.
  4. Preheat the grill then place chicken wings on a foiled coated tray and cook for about 6 minutes per side over medium heat
  5. Allow cooking through till brown and meat easily separate from the bone.
  6. Top with cilantro and serve.

  1. Spicy Peanut Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients: Spicy peanut grilled chicken

  • Chicken wings ( tips discarded and sliced into two at the joint) – 1 ½ kilogram
  • Brown sugar-1/3 cup
  • Peanut butter-1/4 cup
  • Cider vinegar-3 tablespoons
  • Vegetable oil -3 tablespoons
  • Hot sauce-3 tablespoons
  • Water-1/4 cup
  • Soy sauce-2 tablespoons
  • Chili paste-2 teaspoons
  • Toasted sesame oil-1 teaspoon
  • Finely minced garlic-1/2 teaspoon
  • Chopped peanuts

Preparation:

Step 1: In a bowl, pour in brown sugar, peanut butter, chili paste, sesame oil, water, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. Mix together properly and set aside.

Step 2: Douse wings with vegetable oil and hot sauce.

Step 3: Preheat the grill and cook wings on medium heat until it is cooked through.

Step 4: Allow grilled chicken wings to cool for a few minutes then pour half of the peanut sauce over the wings.

Step 5: Toss chicken wings to coat evenly, then sprinkle with chopped peanut.

Step 6: Serve with the remaining peanut sauce. 

  1. Grilled chicken with white BBQ sauce

This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It is so easy to prepare, but yet so tasty! The tangy mayo and cider vinegar BBQ sauce is some real flavor for the chicken wings.

IngredientsGrilled chicken with white BBQ sauce

  • 4 lb. assorted chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, wings)
  • 1 recipe White BBQ Sauce
  • Parsley leaves, for garnish

White BBQ Sauce

  • Mayonnaise -1/2 c
  • Cider vinegar -1/4 c
  • Horseradish, drained- 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
  • Sugar – 3/4 tsp
  • Cayenne (ground red) pepper – 1/4 tsp.

Preparation

Step 1: Heat grill on medium-low. 

Step 2: Season chicken all over with 11/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 3: Grill chicken, covered, 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

While chicken grills, make White BBQ Sauce. 

Step 4: Whisk together all ingredients, along with 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, until smooth. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.

Step 5: Place 3⁄4 cup White BBQ Sauce in a bowl. Uncover chicken; generously brush with sauce. Turn chicken pieces over. Cook, brushing and turning chicken 2 more times, 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (160°F).

Step 6: Garnish with parsley; serve with remaining sauce.

There are so many grilled chicken wings recipes out there, some are easy to prepare while some are complicated. These three recipes are quite easy, and if you need a flavourful grilled chicken meal in limited time, these are just right!

Cluck U Chicken South Orange is not only famous for its flavorful Buffalo Chicken Wings and huge Cluckwiches, but we also offer catering services. And if you need some catering for your events or get together, we are always ready to help. Call us on 973-257-1234 or order our famous Buffalo wingers!

Enjoy the best chicken at cluck u chicken in South Orange

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Hey there! Are you a foodie looking for the tastiest and the best chicken in South Orange? Do you wish you had chicken wings so flavorful with great sauce? If you do, Cluck U chicken has just what you need.

We have a variety in our chicken menu. Just so many various ways, you can have a tasty chicken meal. Our Cluck U menu includes:

Crispy Mini Bites

Our little bites of fried chicken served with honey and mustard dip gives you just the right mix of crispiness and flavorful! The honey mustard dip is just the magic and these two combined is the bomb!

Buffalo mini bites

If you like your mini bites with some extra touch, the wing sauces are exceptional! The buffalo mini bites are served with ranch and blue cheese dip, but the real magic is the signature sauce! You should try some.

Buffalo wingers and Boneless Buffalo Wingers

If there’s one meal Cluck U chicken in South Orange is famous for? It is the exceptional Buffalo Wingers. You’ve not had the best buffalo wingers in South Orange if you haven’t tried these. The magic is in the sauce!

Cluck u chicken in South Orange has a variety of sauces you can pick from. Flavors and heat are just a good combination when it comes to buffalo wingers! And if you like to chew everything on your plate, the boneless buffalo wingers give you just that.

Breast bites

Don’t you just love chicken tenders? These breast bites are fried Chicken tenders fried with honey mustard dipping sauce. The tenders are fried golden and that’s just perfect!

Fried chicken

You can have your Cluck U chicken Served Honey Dipped or Plain with Biscuits. You are also given an option to choose Single Fried Chicken Pieces of Wing, Breast, Leg, or thigh. All of which come at lower prices.

Cluckwiches 

Anyone would classify cluckwiches to be HUGE. Yup! It’s big and tasty and there is a variety in that category;

  • The Original is a mix of Lettuce, Tomato, Cool Mayo
  • BBQ CW is a mas of Lettuce, Tomato, and our signature Honey Hickory Sauce
  • Parmesan CW is a combination Marinara Sauce & Melted Provolone Cheese
  • Roman is a mash of Garlic Sauce & Melted Mozzarella Cheese
  • Buffalo Bleu is a sandwich of Lettuce, Tomato, Bleu Cheese & Choice of Wing Sauce
  • Red Roman is a sandwich of Garlic Sauce, Tomato Sauce & Melted Mozzarella Cheese

All cluckwiches are sold for $6.99 presently. Great right?

Garden Chicken Salad

It’s a complete meal with the right balance of protein and vegetables, perfect for anyone on a diet. It’s a mix of Lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, green bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, and Parmesan cheese topped with grilled chicken or crispy chicken.

Mexican specials on the menu also include; Tacos, Burritos, Quesadilla & Mex Melt. All can be gotten in a beef and chicken variety.

Asides the chicken on the Cluck U menu, Cluck u Chicken in South Orange also serves other specials. So if you have a love for seafood or burgers, the menu has got something for you too! 

To see more on the Cluck U menu; click here

So have you tried any meal on Cluck U Chicken menu? How would you like your chicken? Tell us in the comment section below!

15 takeout restaurants NJ you should try out this summer!

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It still summers guys! Until we all are able to go out for a family dinner at our

favorite restaurant, you do not have to miss out on your favorite treats this

summer! 

 

Here are 15 takeout restaurants in New Jersey where you can have

your meal on the go! Or delivered to your doorstep!

 

1.        Tito’s Burritos & Wings South Orange

Address: 6 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Tito’s Burritos and Wings is a mix of Texan and Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has a beach shack décor that reminds you of the beach. The menu includes burritos, tacos, wings, and salads. They also have something special for the kids too and great desserts! They are also located at Summit, Morristown, Ridgewood and Boonton.  

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 7 pm; Friday & Saturday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

They are available for pick-up and delivery.

 2.        Cluck U Chicken South Orange NJ

Address: 319 S Orange Ave #2538, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Cluck u South Orange is a Chicken restaurant that prepares tasty chicken recipes with the most amazing sauces in South Orange.

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday 11 am – 12 midnight

Friday & Saturday: 11am to 2 am

Sunday 12 pm – 12 midnight

3.        Village Trattoria

Location: 21 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Village Trattoria has a full Italian menu and selection of our famous pizzas. Their services are fast and efficient coupled with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Opening hours : Monday-Friday: 11am-10pm

Saturday: 11am-11pm

Sunday: 12pm-10pm

 

4.        Chris’s Texas Wiener Family Restaurant

Address: 51 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Chris’s is an American restaurant owned by a family, the prices for meals here are reasonable. This restaurant is located in the heart of downtown South Orange and the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a traditional dinner like setting, good for the family.

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 6 am-9 pm

Sunday: 6am-5pm

 

5.Pandang

Address: 8-12 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Pandang Restaurant is a sushi bar offering delicious tasting Japanese & Thai cuisine in South Orange, NJ. It is conveniently located and meals are as low as $3.50. the menu includes curries & noodle soups. the are available for pick up but do not offer delivery services

Opening hours: Monday – Saturdays – 11 am to 10 pm. 

Sundays: 1 pm to 10 pm

 

6.Reservoir

Address: 106 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

 It’s an informal Italian restaurant where you can build your own pasta meals. Their menu also includes sandwiches, pizza, salads, fish, and chicken dishes.

 

7. Walia Ethiopian Restaurant

Address: 11 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

As the name suggests. It is an Ethiopian restaurant located in the business area of south orange. They have a variety of dishes for non-vegetarian and specials for vegetarians.

Opening hours: 11 am to 7 pm

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8. Boccone South

Address: 59 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States 

 It’s a new “old fashioned” Italian restaurant with a variety of dishes including Pastas, soup & meat & fish dishes that you’ll enjoy.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursdays – 11 am -10 pm 

Friday – Saturdays – 11 am – 10:30 pm’ 

Sundays 4 pm – 9 pm

9. Giorgio’s

Address: 52 Vose Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Picture http://www.giorgiosristorante.com/

It’s a fine Italian restaurant servicing dinner nightly ang=d lunch on weekdays. The environment is cozy enough for a dinner party or a birthday celebration. They also have good options for vegetarians and you can also customize your meal.

Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 11:30 pm

 

10. Pirates Pizza

Address: 133 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

As the name suggests, it is a Pizza restaurant and the menu includes Calzones, pizza, sandwiches & burgers. They also offer Italian dishes like spaghetti for as low as $9.99 and more so a free delivery on your first order.

Opening hours:  Tuesday -Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

 

Friday-Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

PS: they are presently closed on Sundays and Mondays.

11. Falafel-ly Yours

Address: 50 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

It’s a Middle Eastern restaurant. Can be described as Casual and upbeat. They offer Middle-Eastern & Moroccan favorites like falafel, shawarma & tagines.

 

 

12. Guanaticos Restaurant

The restaurants offer American Latin delicious dining, takeout, and delivery to South Orange, NJ but do not deliver outside a 1-mile range.

Address: 07079 261-A, Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Opening hours: Monday: 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wed-Sun: 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Pictures: guanaticossouthorange.com

13. The Dancing Blender

Address: 121 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

It’s a place where you can get healthy food like smoothies and salads in a comfortable setting. The menu also includes sandwiches and acai bowls.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm

14. BGR (burgers grilled right)

It’s a Fast food restaurant serving burgers with creative options for toppings, such that your burgers can be “custom based” and shakes.

Address: 9 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11 AM – 10 PM

Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM

15. Munchie’s

Address: 307 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States

It’s a Jamaican restaurant with a colorful setting, The menu offers some Jamaican delicacies. 

Opening hours: tuesday – thursday 9am-9pm; friday-saturday : 8:30am – 10pm; sunday 10am – 7pm.

 

Now you can satisfy your cravings!

Reasons why you shouldn’t eat hot sauce or maybe you should

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Some persons love their meals spicy, while some do not. While there are a couple of condiments
you can add to your dish to smack some taste into it, hot sauces seem to be a favorite! Whether
used when cooking or right before you dig into your noodles, a good shake of hot sauce always
brings the heat!
Like every other thing you eat, hot sauce does have an impact on your body’s metabolism. Just
immediately after you take a bite or sometime in the future, a whole lot can happen in your body.

Here are the sweet things and not so sweet things about taking hot sauce! If you are a lover of hot
sauce, you might want to love it a little bit more. But if you are a newbie, take a seat as I
introduce you to the wonders of hot sauce!


Your tongue might be on fire


Talk about sweet pain! Some persons just love the burn! But you do not always have to burn
while taking hot sauce. If you’ve ever had a bite of raw chili pepper, then maybe you are already
familiar with this pain. However, not all hot sauces are that hot! Some just give you the right
amount of flavor and heat without burning your tongue.

But not to worry, hot sauces do not cause any damage to your tongue. Your tongue may burn for
a few minutes but your tissues are well intact. However, if you like to have some heat but not for
long, a sip of milk always cools the tongue.
That characteristic burning sensation comes from the spice inducing molecule found in chili
peppers called capsaicin. When you take hot sauce this spice-inducing molecule binds to the pain
and temperature receptors of your tongue, then you feel the heat! Even though you are just fine.


Thermogenesis happens to you

Don’t rack your brain over it. It’s simply the production of heat in your body. When you take a
bite of something spicy, your internal temperature rises. This means that you may get a runny
nose, your face or other parts of your body may turn red, you may also sweat. This is due to the
rush of blood into your capillaries. Nothing to worry about. If you have nasal congestion, a hot
meal might do you some good. Just make sure you have some tissues handy.

Hot sauces are a mood lifter

There is just something extra asides the burn! After you experience the explosion of heat on your
tongue, your body’s nervous system release endorphins.
Endorphins are hormones that make you happy. Yup! They also help you cope with the pain by
making the nerves on your tongue more tolerant. So there’s just excitement with the heat.


It increases your heart rate

When you eat a “hot” meal, the amount of blood flowing towards your stomach increases. It also
increases overall blood circulation which causes your heart rate to increases. So don’t be
surprised if your heart pounds a bit faster than usual. Exciting right?


Hot sauces will make your mouth water

You’re not only going to deal with a runny nose, but you might also want to keep a napkin close.
Your body has its coping mechanism and to deal with all that capsaicin, your mouth will produce
enough saliva to clear out the pain.

Hot “hot sauce” might give you a heartburn

If you’re one who is prone to heartburn, you might want to avoid a hotter than hot sauce like the
911 sauce. You can opt for less hot sauces! (Good thing is, there are a variety of hot sauces in
that category).
The initial sensation you feel in your chest may not likely be heartburn. It’s most likely the
capsaicin binding to the receptors in your throat. However, it can also lead to heartburn when the
capsaicin causes the muscular valve of your stomach to stay open for long.
This allows acid to move into the esophagus and the result is a HEARTBURN. So, you might
also want to keep an antacid handy if you’re going to try a hotter than hot sauce!


Hot sauce will help clear out seasonal allergies


A study has shown that the capsaicin in chili pepper and cayenne help clear up congestion. So, if
you experience seasonal allergies, some hot chicken soup might help!
You will lose some weight.
Hot sauce slows down your food intake. So, you don’t get to eat so much! Asides that, the
capsaicin increases your body metabolism which helps you burn more fat and makes your weight
loss more successful. So, it adds that flavor and heat but no extra calories!

Hot sauces help maintain your blood pressure!


Ok, this doesn’t happen after one meal, certainly! But, a study has shown that eating hot meals
over time affects your blood pressure. The capsaicin molecule helps your blood vessels relax,
lowering your overall blood pressure.
It might seem weird since hot sauce sends you running all over the place. But the study has also
shown that capsaicin present in chili peppers and cayenne promotes the release of nitric oxide in
the blood. This helps lower your overall blood pressure.


It suppresses prostate cancer cells


Of course, this doesn’t happen all at once, but over time you can see the effect. A study has
shown that capsaicin helps inhibit the growth of cancerous cells in the prostate. Considering the
projection that 14% of men in the US are likely to have prostate cancer in their lifetime, you
might want to add hot meals to your food regime. After all, you have everything to benefit!

The hot sauce helps you live longer

Ok, as farfetched as that might sound, its something to take note of. According to data from a
study carried out by BMJ on a large population, it was discovered that there is a correlation
between longevity of life and consumption of spicy meals ( after adjusting for other risk factors
of course).

So, thanks to Mother Nature! There’s so much health benefit with that heat!
Are you a lover of hot meals? Or you’re just curious as to the benefits? We hope you’ll see more
reasons to join us in our club of hot sauce lovers.

Cluckster’s hot sauces just give the right amount of flavor and heat that anyone would fall in
love with. Good thing they come in so many varieties!
Do share these benefits with your friends!

6 Best Chicken Restaurants in South Orange New Jersey

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It’s quite exciting to take a big bite of something so sumptuous and there are quite a number of places you can get a good bite. But if you’re like me south orange new jersey is always beckoning and persuading me to visit over and again. South orange is not only famous for its welcoming sights but also is a home of great treats. And that’s the sweet part of visiting the village.
 
Whether you’re grabbing a bite of hot dog on your way to the arts or the nature park, its no secret that south orange is home for a variety of treats, from Arroz con polo to baked Ziti. We’ve got it all!
 
If you’re out to find the best chicken restaurants in south orange new jersey, here are a few you might want to try!
 
 
1. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
 
Address: 929 S Orange Ave, East Orange, NJ, United States
 
Making it to the top of the list is Popeyes Louisiana kitchen. Their buttery crisp chicken is to die for. Tasty indeed! Recently there’s been a flair for the chicken sandwich. Some say it’s a must-try!
 
Customer review: “Its a well-managed restaurant and yummy food place. The hostess was nice. Food presentation 10 out of 10. Taste is fabulous. I love the place.”
 
 
2. Cluck U Chicken
 
Address: 319 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, United States
If you are seeking exceptional flavourful chicken with a tasty sauce, cluck u chicken is it! Cluck u is famous for its buffalo wingers. The sauces are exceptional and tasty. None other in south orange does it better.
 
Customer reviews: “I had the Cluck U experience with my girlfriend on our first date. I’ll tell you right now, the food is phenomenal. I had the best garden salad I’ve ever eaten in my entire life! My girlfriend loved it also. We had 3 orders of the spicy buffalo 911 boneless chicken wings! If I had my way, I would eat here every single day if my arteries weren’t going to clog up and explode all over the counter. Also, this site is so helpful and formal! The coupons are amazing! 0.9% discount off on the cheese stix! The trivia is off the hooks! Anyways, the garden salad came out mad fast and tasted hella delicious. My only complaint is that my girlfriend lost every ounce of chicken she put in her mouth after her colon exploded all over my apartment. It was fun cleaning up but it wasn’t a great smell. Anyways, the garden salad is the best thing on the menu by far, especially with the 911 sauce!”
 
 
3. Tito’s Burritos and Wings
 
Address: 6 W South Orange Ave south orange, NJ 07079
Although they are quite famous for their burritos and chips, their wings are also a must-try.
 
Customer review: “Flavorful food, great, fast service, and reasonable prices. This is my go-to place in south orange and by far has the best service compared to the other restaurants around. It is always packed, which is always a sign of good food. You can order in, to go, or delivery (although delivery used to be free and now there is a fee). You get a complimentary salsa and hot sauce bar as well. Awesome vibes inside with cute lighting.”
 
 
4. Chicken Holiday
 
Address: 1036 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07106, United States
Chicken Holiday has earned a name for itself from years of faithful service. If you are seeking decent fresh chicken wings in South Orange NJ, you should stop by!
 
Customer reviews: “Great hot wings, that’s pretty much the only thing I ever get here, but I have had other things, and it was pretty good. All the employees are really friendly and extremely patient. Just to be perfectly honest, this place is located in a rather tough area, so keep that in mind when going here. Also, there’s no seating, it’s strictly taken out, the prices are very fair, and it offers a decent amount of other products similar to a small bodega. All in all, the wings keep me going back almost weekly for some years now and I’ve never had any problems with other customers. Enjoy!”‘
5. University Subs and Wings
 
Address: 312 Irvington Ave #2511, South Orange, NJ 07079, United States
They are famous for the variety of tasty sandwiches that keeps you coming for more.
 
Customer review: The sandwiches are fantastic! I’ve tried about 15 different ones so far and have not been disappointed by anything I’ve ordered. It’s fresh and fast.
 
 
6. Domino’s pizza
 
Address: 59 Academy St South Orange, NJ 07079
Yup! Although they are famous for their crusty pizza, they also serve good wings! The restaurant is also neat, and though their services might be slow occasionally, you’ll be glad you waited!
 
Customer review: “I love Dominoes. The staff is so helpful. They will make your order correctly. Their wings are very good. I strongly encourage others to come here. Delivery is always available and prompt”.
 
 
Ok, that’s it, guys! We’ve shared with you our list of 6 best chicken restaurants in South Orange New Jersey. You can get one of the tastiest chicken wings in any of these hot spots.
Do you have your favorite spot too? Do let us know in the comments below.