Beaujolais-Glazed Chicken Wings
Beaujolais-Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingrediënten
- 3 pounds chicken wings tips removed and joints split into 2 pieces
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ⅔ cup dry red wine preferably Beaujolais
- 2 tablespoons additional dry red wine
- 3 cloves garlic mashed
- 2 tablespoons chopped ginger root
- 6 tablespoons red currant jelly
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon thin julienne orange zest for garnish
Instructies
- Place split wings in a large shallow non-aluminum pan.
- Mix soy sauce, orange juice, red wine, garlic, and chopped ginger root together, then pour over the wings.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, turning the wings several times in the marinade.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking pan with foil, coat with cooking spray, and place a rack in the baking pan.
- Drain the marinated chicken wings and arrange them on the prepared rack.
- Reserve the marinade.
- In a saucepan, combine red currant jelly, 2 tablespoons of additional dry red wine.
- Stir until the jelly is melted.
- Brush the wings generously with the glaze and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Turn the wings, brush again with the glaze, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the wings are rich dark brown and shiny.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- The wings can be baked up to a day ahead and reheated.
- Arrange the glazed chicken wings in a serving platter, garnish with thin julienne orange zest, and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair these Beaujolais-Glazed Chicken Wings with a light to medium-bodied red wine, preferably a Beaujolais or a Pinot Noir. The fruity and slightly peppery notes of the wine will complement the savory and sweet flavors of the wings. Enjoy!Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 10 g