When we want wings to eat while a big game is playing, this is the one I choose. You can kick the heat up or down by the number of habaneros and amount of cayenne pepper added. We like them hot!
Mix up the marinade in the morning and let them soak it up until game time. Then pop them in the oven to enjoy the second half.
Ingredients
1 or 2 habaneros, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fennel seed
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons allspice
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon ginger
4 garlic cloves
4 chopped green onions
1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
About 4 pounds chicken wings
Instructions
In food processor, blend together all ingredients (except chicken). Reserve one cup of the marinade. Place chicken wings in bag and pour remaining marinade over them. Refrigerate for 4 - 6 hours, turning bag occasionally to ensure all wings are coated.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove chicken wings from marinade and place on trays,. Bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, put reserved marinade in saucepan and boil to reduce by a third or until it is thickened, about 10 minutes.
Brush chicken with this glaze, increase temperature to 400 degrees and cook chicken for another 20 minutes.
Great served with a avocado-mango salsa to cut the heat.