Broiled Chicken Wings With Spicy Apricot Sauce Food

CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper and sugar. Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat generously with cornstarch mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for about 9 minutes or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine apricots and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until apricots are tender. , Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the sugar, vinegar, honey and cayenne; process on high until smooth. Cool slightly. Serve with chicken wings.

BROILED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Line bottom of a broiler pan with foil, then oil rack of pan.
• Toss wings with oil, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl, then spread in 1 layer on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning over once, until barely cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While wings are broiling, blend preserves, lime juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
• Brush 1/4 cup sauce on cooked wings and broil 2 to 3 minutes. Brush wings with 1/4 cup sauce again, then turn wings over and brush with another 1/4 cup sauce. Broil until more deeply browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce before serving.

BROILED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat Broiler.
• Line bottom of broiler pan with foil (for easy clean up). Add a small amount of water, about 1/4 cup. (optional).
• Spray top part of broiler pan with Vegetable Spray Oil (Pam).
• Arrange chicken wing segments, top side down, on broiler pan.
• Place rack on top setting directly under heating element in oven (I have an electric oven).
• Broil for 10 or 11 minutes, flip over and broil for another 10 or 11 minutes.
• While wings are broiling make sauce.
• Place butter, vinegar, and hot sauce in a large plastic container with a sealable lid (Tupperware).
• Microwave until butter is melted.
• Place cooked, hot, wings into container with melted butter, etc.
• Shake once or twice. Open lid to let steam escape or it'll just pop off and then you will have a mess on your hands. Repeat until wings are evenly coated.
• Serve with cut up carrot sticks and celery sticks, with Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing for dipping.
• Best served with lots of beer, but then, what isn't?

GRILLED SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut off and discard chicken wings' tips. Cut each chicken wing in half at the joint. Place in plastic bag; set aside.
• Combine preserves, vinegar, hot pepper sauce (add up to 2 teaspoons more for extra spicy sauce), chili powder and garlic.
• Pour 1/2 cup sauce in plastic bag with chicken; seal bag and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use for dipping when served.
• Place chicken wings on preheated grill (reserve marinade). Cook for 25 to 30 minutes; brushing chicken with reserved marinade during cooking.
• Discard remaining marinade. Serve with reserved refrigerated sauce.

APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Place wings in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with remaining marinade.