Apricot Chicken Wings

Appetizers

Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings.

Average Rating: 4.8

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Place wings in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.