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Lemon Ginger Wings

Lemon Ginger Wings

Scott Duncan
traditional with a twist - and no deep frying
Course Appetizer
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1 T grated fresh ginger
  • ½ t ground red pepper
  • 2 t salt
  • 1 t ground black pepper
  • ½ C honey
  • 2-3 lbs. chicken wings

Instructions
 

  • Cut each chicken wing into 3 pieces: the drummette, the flat, and the tip.
  • Discard the tips (or save them for stock).
  • Place the drummettes and flats into a gallon-size, resealable plastic bag.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, and honey.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Pour over chicken wings and ensure the marinade is thoroughly distributed.
  • Seal the plastic bag, and place chicken into refrigerator for at least two hours (and up to overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Line a lipped sheet tray with heavy-duty foil.
  • Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Lightly shake off excess marinade and place chicken parts in a single layer on foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan.
  • Roast chicken wings for 15 minutes.
  • As the chicken wings roast, reduce marinade in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Let marinade reduce by ¾, until it become a thick glaze.
  • Remove from heat when it reaches desired consistency.
  • After 15 minutes, turn wings over and return to oven for 10 minutes.
  • At the end of the 10 minutes, brush wings with glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. (This will make a total cooking time of 30 minutes.)
  • Serve with plenty of napkins
Keyword wings