Baked apricot sticky chicken wings
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4.7
Baked apricot sticky chicken wings
Description
Baked apricot sticky chicken wings bring together a glaze of apricot preserves, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and optional pepper flakes for a subtle heat. The glaze is simmered to dissolve sugar and concentrate flavors, then applied to chicken wings seasoned with salt.
The wings are arranged on a baking sheet with space to allow caramelization. They bake at a high temperature, periodically basted with the glaze to develop a sticky, flavorful crust. The resulting wings are tender inside with a sweet, slightly tangy, and sticky coating on the outside.
This recipe is ideal for gatherings or casual meals where finger foods are enjoyed. Serving the remaining glaze as a dip adds an extra dimension of flavor. The balance of fruity sweetness and savory soy complements the chicken well.
Ingredients
Apricot glaze
- 1 cup apricot preserves or apricot jam
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- pepper flakes optional, pinch
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- salt to taste
For the chicken wings
- 1 kg/2lbs chicken wings split
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.
- Combine all the glaze ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze has reduced slightly. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl then season with salt.
- Pour over half of the glaze and stir to coat the chicken wings well.
- Transfer the chicken wings to a rimmed baking sheet, leaving some space around the wings to ensure they caramelize well. Use two sheets if necessary.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 30-40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the chicken wings are cooked through, sticky and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and serve with the remaining glaze for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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