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Recipe

Chili Chicken Wings

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 53

ingredients

  • the sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups rice or cider vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup Chinese plum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons (or to taste) finely chopped fresh red, jalapeno or serrano chili, with seeds
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 30 chicken wings (tips removed), rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish

directions

Prepare the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring constantly to blend the flavors, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Puree in a food processor until nearly smooth. (Makes 3 cups.) Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Using a sharp knife, separate the chicken wings at the joint. Set aside.

Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and toss well with 1 1/2 cups of the sauce. Lay the chicken wings in a single layer on 3 baking sheets (do not overcrowd them). Bake for 48 minutes, basting once or twice with additional sauce. Place the wings on a platter, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.