CRANBERRY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS ~ BLOG 366.214

CRANBERRY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

DIP
1 LARGE lemon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped FRESH parsley

  • Stir together the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Whisk in lemon juice until smooth.
  • Fold in green onions and parsley.
  • Cover and chill until needed.

WINGS
1 can cranberry sauce (whole berry)
1 package Lipton onion soup mix
1 cup Catalina dressing
2 tablespoons QUALITY honey
3 pounds chicken wings (tips removed)

  • Stir together the cranberry sauce, soup mix and Catalina dressing in a LARGE bowl.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade.
  • Add wings to large bowl, tossing to coat wings well in marinade.
  • Cover or transfer to a large ziploc bag.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours!

 

  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Line baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick baking spray.
  • Spread wings in a single layer on baking sheet.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear brushing with reserved marinade during the final 5-10 minutes of baking time.
  • Transfer to platter and serve with dip.

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WINGS

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN WINGS
1/3 cup Bragg’s liquid aminos
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup QUALITY sweet honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
3 pounds chicken wing pieces
sesame seeds to garnish
2 green onions, sliced thin for garnish

  • Preheat oven to 475°.
  • In a small saucepan whisk together the liquid aminos, vinegar, honey, garlic and ginger.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until reduced by half and starting to thicken, about 30 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve and discard solids. You should have about 2/3 cups of sauce.
  • Transfer sauce to large mixing bowl.

 

  • Arrange chicken wing pieces on a jelly roll pan covered in foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until golden, crisp and cooked through.
  • Transfer wings to sauce bowl and drain fat from pan.
  • Toss wings until well coated by sauce and most of sauce is absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions to serve.