POLYNESIAN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

Polynesian Glazed Chicken Wings image

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.