Best Grapefruit Chicken Wings Recipes

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Remove neck and the rest of the organ"prize package" from the inside of the bird.
• Discard or save for a later use (like stock).
• Rinse bird.
• Pat dry.
• Rub olive oil all over bird.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Place onion slices in a roasting pan and place bird on slices.
• Cut grapefruit in half.
• Squeeze one half over bird.
• Place used half of grapefruit in the cavity of the bird and tie legs together.
• You can also fold the bird's wings back at this point if you want to.
• Cook bird for about an hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half or until leg joint is loose and juices run clear.
• While bird is cooking use the other half of the grapefruit to"baste" the chicken.
• If the chicken begins to get too dark (this can happen because of all the natural sugar in the grapefruit) cover loosely with foil.
• When finished cooking.
• Let it sit and rest for five minutes.
• Then carve away!

CURRIED ROAST CHICKEN WITH GRAPEFRUIT, HONEY AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the chicken dry and season it well with salt and pepper, both inside and out. Place the chicken breast-side up in a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapefruit juice, honey, curry powder and thyme. Spoon all the mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly covered.
• Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, basting every 15 minutes or so. Turn heat down to 325 degrees and continue basting the chicken with the pan juices until the skin is lacquered with sauce and the chicken registers 165 degrees with an instant thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, about 45 to 50 minutes more. If skin is starting to become too dark, tent with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place chicken into a roasting pan, and squeeze the juice from the grapefruit halves all over and inside the chicken. Drizzle chicken with olive oil, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 45 minutes; remove foil, and bake until meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

GRAPEFRUIT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a plastic bag and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours.
• To bake: preheat oven to 375, spread wings out on foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour or until done.
• To grill: grill on medium high heat for approx 30 minutes or until done.

GRAPEFRUIT HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Over medium heat melt coconut oil in a frying pan.
• Carefully place chicken wings in the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, fry for aprox 2 minutes each side.
• Place wings on a baking sheet and pop in the oven.
• Over medium heat combine grapefruit juice, minced garlic, honey and salt, simmer for 20 min stirring regularly, it will start to reduce making more of a sauce.
• Brush the sauce on the wings and pop them back in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Repeat at 5 min intervals until you run out of sauce, the wings should be in oven a total of 45 minutes.

GRAPEFRUIT GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare the grapefruit. Juice one grapefruit into a liquid measure. On the second grapefruit, slice the bottom and top to level it, then starting at the top where the white pith ends and the pink flesh begins, cut between the 2 layers at an angle from the top to bottom all the way around to remove the skin and expose the flesh, making sure to slice off all the pithy white parts. Holding the grapefruit in one hand, release the wedges by using the knife to slice on either side of each segment.
• Place these wedges in a medium saute pan. Squeeze the remaining flesh and membranes of the grapefruit to release any juice into a bowl. Add the sugar and honey. Whisk to combine, then taste. If needed, add a teaspoon or more brown sugar to take away the tart of the grapefruit. Pour half of the mixture into a saute pan with the grapefruit wedges. Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
• To the remaining half add the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk to combine and pour into a plastic bag. Add the chicken, seal and toss a bit before resting on the counter for 25 to 30 minutes. Cook's Note: Any longer and the acid in the grapefruit juice will "cook" the chicken in the marinade and ruin it.
• Heat a grill pan to medium high and brush lightly with oil. Remove the chicken from the plastic bag and shake off the excess marinade. Place the smooth-side down on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook 2 minutes more. Remove to a serving plate and pour the grapefruit sauce over the top.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS WITH SESAME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining the soy sauce, grapefruit juice, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, chiles, garlic, and ginger in a pot. Bring to a slow boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Season the chicken wings generously with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken wings in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the skin gets crispy. With tongs, dip the wings in the teriyaki sauce and return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes to glaze. An impressive presentation is to serve these chicken wings family style; arrange them on a large platter, pour the remaining sauce over them and sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Don't forget the wet naps!