Description
These Pomegranate Glazed Chicken Wings are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them a favorite for gatherings and game days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- for garnish Pomegranate seeds
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix pomegranate juice, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Marinate the Wings: Place chicken wings in a large ziplock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the wings, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare for Baking: Remove the wings from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Arrange the wings on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Bake the Wings: Brush wings with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Make the Glaze: While wings are baking, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced and thickened to a glaze-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Glaze the Wings: Once wings are cooked, remove them from the oven. Brush the reduced pomegranate glaze over each wing. Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until they are sticky and caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure wings are dry before baking to help them crisp up.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the glaze.
- If you have a grill, consider grilling the wings for smokier flavor after baking them with the glaze.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg