Best Polynesian Chicken Wings Recipes

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Provided by V Seward

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb chicken wing drummettes, unbreaded (about 30 pieces)
1/2 c brown sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 c pineapple juice (i use the juice from canned sliced pineapple*)
1/2 c reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup water
1/2 c finely chopped green sweet bell pepper
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 green onion chopped (optional) for garnish
cooking spray
salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Evenly space the chicken drummettes on the baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Lightly spray the seasoned chicken with additional cooking spray to encourage browning. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Turn half-way through the cooking time. When baking is completed, drain the baking sheet of any excess juices.
2. Combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, red pepper, pineapple juice, water/broth and soy sauce in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium high heat for 3 - 6 minutes until thickened. Spoon the glaze over all sides of the chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Place on serving dish, brush with more of the glaze mixture Garnish with chopped green onions for added color, texture and flavor. Serve with remaining glaze. *If using the pineapple juice from the canned sliced pineapple... why not grill it and add to the plate, beautiful presentation and it will get eaten as well.

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Provided by Paula Deen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds chicken wings
1 cup pineapple preserves
1/2 cup sherry
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Chop off the wing tips; discard them, or save them for making soup. Cut each wing into 2 pieces. Place the wings in a glass baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour this mixture over the wings. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and place them in a shallow pan (a jelly-roll pan is perfect). Pour 1 cup marinade liquid over. Bake for 1 hour.

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Provided by Pam Blais

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg onion soup mix
1/4 c oil
1/2 c water
1/2 c light brown sugar
1 c soy sauce
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp sesame oil
3 lb chicken wing drummettes
1 medium red pepper , cut into one inch squares
1 medium yellow pepper, cut into one inch squares
1 can(s) pineapple chunks , drained..ten and a half ounces
1/2 c sesame seeds

Steps:

1. Combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about ten minutes. Cool.
2. Wash chicken and pat dry. Place in a large resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Seal and shake, making sure everything is coated evenly. Place in the refrigerator for at least six hours, turning several times.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a thirteen by nine inch baking dish with non stick spray. Remove chicken from marinade and place in dish. Stir in peppers and pineapple. Bake until chick en is golden brown, about forty minutes, turning half way through cooking time. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish. May be served hot or at room temperature.