UNCLE LOUIE'S CHICKEN WINGS MARINARA(JAY LENO'S FAVORITE)

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This is reported to be Jay Leno's favorite recipe! The recipe multiplies easily for a party, just be sure to use extra pans as needed so as not to crowd the wings while roasting. Adapted from RecipeFinders.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 24 drumettes

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 chicken wings or 24 chicken drummettes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce, to taste
4 garlic cloves, chopped
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • If using whole wings, disjoint wings and remove tips; you should have 24 drumettes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a baking pan.
  • Roast the chicken wings or drumettes in preheated oven until done, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make sauce, place the marinara sauce, hot sauce and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend to puree garlic.
  • When the wings are done, remove from the oven, and toss with half the sauce. Leave the oven on. Return wings to oven for 10 more minutes .
  • Sprinkle the wings with parsley.
  • Serve with the remaining sauce on the side to dip the wings into. Enjoy!
  • This is good served with a good blue cheese or gorgonzola dip too!

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