Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe

A favorite appetizer for any football, baseball or soccer fan while enjoying the game are some delicious chicken wings.  They are also a great appetizer for any event or party.  Below is my recipe for making some delicious Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings along with a recipe for a great blue cheese dip to serve them with.  These are truly delicious and well worth making.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon of ginger, finely minced
1/2 cup of honey
1 1/2 tablespoons of Molasses
1/3 cup of ketchup
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of  lemon peel, finely grated
2 teaspoons of cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon of chili powder
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1/8 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce
18 whole chicken wings
1/2 cup of sour cream
1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh thyme
1 clove of garlic, minced

Instructions:

You will want to begin by making your sauce for your chicken wings.  To make your sauce take a small saucepan and add in your olive oil and place it over a medium high heat.  When your pan gets hot add in your garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.   Then add in your honey, Molasses, ketchup, lemon juice, lemon peel, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce and mix your ingredients together.  When it comes to a boil reduce your heat and bring it to a simmer.  Then simmer your sauce, uncovered for 15 minutes.  Now take your pan off the heat and let your sauce cool to room temperature.

You will want to rinse your chicken wings and then separate them into three pieces.  You will not be using the wings tips for this recipe.  I like to put the wing tips in the freezer and use them along with other chicken pieces for making chicken stock at a later date.   Now, place your wings in a large re-sealable plastic storage bag and add in 3/4 cup of your cooled sauce.  Now, seal your bag and toss to coat.  Then place your bag in the refrigerator and let your chicken marinade for 2 hours.   You will want to place your remaining sauce in a sealable container and refrigerate until you need it at a later time.

Now, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

You will want to drain and discard your marinade and then, line two baking sheets with foil and spray the foil with a nonstick spray.  Divide your wings between your two baking sheets and lay them in a single layer.  Then simply place them in the oven and bake your chicken wings for 20 minutes, turning them half way through.  Make certain that you baste your wings occasionally as they cook.

When your chicken wings have just about finished baking you will want to baste them once again and then place them about 4 to 6 inches under the broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and juices run clear.  Your chicken wings are now ready to serve.  You will want to serve them with a nice blue cheese dip.

To make the dip you will want to add in your sour cream, blue cheese, mayonnaise white wine vinegar, black pepper, thyme and garlic to a food processor and blend until smooth.   Then place your dip in a bowl and serve it with your chicken wings along with some fresh veggies like celery, carrots or cherry tomatoes.