Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, and cut at the joint
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup apricot preserves
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Juice from one lime, about 2 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• Fresh lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

1. Season wings with salt. Heat grill to medium high.
3. In bowl of food processor combine preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar and cumin; process until smooth. Add chives.
5. Place wings on grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and grill for another 5 to 6 minutes.
7. With a pastry brush or spoon, brush sauce on wings. Cook for about 1 minute, and turn. Repeat on other side of wings. Cook for another 1 minute. Wings should register 170°F when tested with an instant read thermometer.
9. Serve wings garnished with lime wedges.

Serves

Serves 4

Source

National Chicken Council

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