Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

By National Chicken Council
Published on January 26, 2011
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Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings

Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings are as versatile as summertime eating needs, as this dish works as an appetizer, for picnics, cookout entrées, children’s party meals and more. Chicken wings are grilled and basted in a hot sweet sauce made from apricot preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, balsamic vinegar and cumin. Serve hot off the grill, or cooked and cooled in the refrigerator, try this Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings recipe the next time you want to drum up some drummies and wings.

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Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings 

4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and cut at the joint
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup apricot preserves
2 cloves garlic, 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

Season wings with salt. Heat grill to medium high.

In bowl of food processor (small if available), combine preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar and cumin; process until smooth. Add chives.

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