What the heck am I doing?
I have to wake up in five hours to go to the airport with two little rambunctious boys, I have loads of “real work” emails and projects piled up on my desk, and I have a house that could use a little (okay a lot of) attention. Oh wait-Did I fail to mention that I am in a food contest next week that is being judged by some of the biggest names in food here in Milwaukee.
But, here I am typing about chicken wings.
This is what happens when I have way too many things to do.
I step up my avoidance tactics.
Anyway…
I have made these Chipotle Apricot Chicken Wings three times, but we at them up so quickly I never got to snap a picture. I finally did this time, because I took a picture before anyone caught wind of them.
They are good. I promise ya.
Here’s What You Need:
1.25-1.5 lbs chicken wings, trimmed ( I prefer using Smart Chicken’s!)
4 TBS apricot preserves*
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tsps dried chipotle*
2 TBS worcestire
1 TBS honey
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1 TBS dijon
1/4 cup chicken broth
Here’s What You Do:
Mix ingredients through dijon together adding the wings. Marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat the oven to 400. Remove the wings and add them to a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Add the marinade to a small pot and broil to a boil over medium high. Add the broth slowly as needed so that the sauce is syrupy. Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover them with the with the sauce. Lower the oven to 350 and bake for 15-20 minutes more. Delicioso!
*Feel free to sub in orange or another similar jam here.
* 2 tsps of chipotle was pretty spicy, so feel free to add less. See the kid tip below.
Kid Tip:
In general kids love wings! So, before you add the chipotle set a side a small amount of marinade for your kids portion of the wings or leave some plain with a dash of evoo and salt and pepper.
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Any tips for flying with rambunctious boys. I’m flying with 3 in August.
Also, do you post nutritional information?
Thanks
Have a safe trip.
Hi Stephanie! Oh my gosh it is not easy. I sympathize with my husband who is doing it today solo! I would say pack a little back pack full of hands on activities like playdough and color books, etc. Sticker books are good too. We kicked ourselves for not bringing the ipad. The best trick though is usually just lots of snacks and then a treat to pull out when things get rough
. Good luck!
I don’t have nutritional info posted, but I do pay attention to all fat grams in my recipes. Thanks for stopping by!
Yum! I love the flavors here. I don’t love chicken wings but I might have to try this on some chicken breasts or thighs. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks! I bet it would work great on chicken thighs too. Great idea!
Yay for procrastination
These look great!
Thanks Anna! It all worked out too, because I did win the competion
I have seriously been craving wings, and I know that these would hit the spot!!
Oh perfect! Let me know if you try them
I am glad you procrastinated and posted these! They are making my mouth water!!
haha! Thanks Jessica!
Just found you skinny mommy! LOVE your blog! And these chicken wings sound amazing.
You are so sweet Aimee–welcome!
The chicken wings is delicious. I’m looking for a recipe of chicken to serve with eclairs or puffs. Help! Its for a function and I want to serve it as a starter
Hm. What about making pistachio crusted chicken with a strawberry and basil salsa?!