I followed the recipe exactly, turned them once about half way through the baking time and turned it on broil for about the last three minutes. The wings turned out really good. Next time, I will add a little more seasoning.
Lemon-drop Chicken Wings
Iain Bagwell; Karen Shinto
Prep and Cook Time: 1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours of marinating time.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 173
- Calories from fat: 57%
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 2.7g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips trimmed off
Preparation
- 1. In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine vodka, lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Add the chicken wings and mix to coat. Cover bowl or seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 9- by 13-in. baking pan with two layers of foil. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the pan, and pour the marinade evenly over all. Bake until meat is well browned and pulling away from the bone, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Lemon-drop Chicken Wings Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Bake, Marinate
- OCCASION: Super Bowl, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Sunset
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