BAKED CHICKEN RECIPES: SLOW BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

SLOW BAKED CHICKEN WINGS


SLOW BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Apricot Chicken Drumstick

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 8 chicken drumsticks

  • 1 cup apricot jam or apricot preserves

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)

  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or spring onion, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

  • Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Make the Apricot Glaze

Whisk together:

  • Apricot jam

  • Soy sauce

  • Dijon mustard

  • Vinegar or lemon juice

  • Garlic

  • Olive oil

  • Paprika & chili flakes (if using)

  • Pinch of salt & pepper

3. Prepare the Chicken

  • Pat drumsticks dry.

  • Lightly season with salt and pepper.

4. Marinate

  • Coat drumsticks in half of the apricot glaze.

  • Let sit for 15–30 minutes (or longer if you prefer).

5. Roast

  • Place drumsticks on a lined baking tray.

  • Bake 35–45 minutes, turning once.

  • During the last 10 minutes, brush with the remaining glaze for a sticky finish.

6. Serve

  • Garnish with fresh parsley or spring onion.

  • Serve with rice, couscous, potato wedges, or roasted vegetables.

Extra Tips

  • Add halved fresh apricots or dried apricots to the tray for extra flavor.

  • For extra caramelization, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.

  • Replace Dijon with whole grain mustard for more texture.




OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • 5 lb frozen chicken wings
  • 10 oz. soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses or honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon (or to taste) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • fresh ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled

INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender, combine soy sauce, sugar, molasses or honey, cayenne pepper, garlic and ginger.
In a disposable aluminum 10x12 inch pan (or a regular pan lined with foil), pour blended mixture over the still-frozen chicken wings.
Place on center oven rack and bake at 250°F for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, turning and basting every 30-40 minutes. When wings are done they will be tender. Remove from sauce and serve immediately or keep warm in a Crock-Pot. The baked chicken recipe is ready to serve...nice one !
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