Best Tangy Lemon Fig Chicken Wings Recipes

SWEET 'N' TANGY CHICKEN WINGS

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I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these wings a few hours ahead of time and you'll have fantastic appetizers ready when your guests arrive. -Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 3h35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Optional: Sliced jalapeno peppers, finely chopped red onion and sesame seeds

Steps:

Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wingtips. Sprinkle chicken with a dash of salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until golden brown, 6-8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, liquid smoke if desired, and remaining salt; pour over wings. Toss to coat. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 2-3 hours. If desired, top with jalapenos, onion and sesame seeds to serve. Freeze option: Freeze cooled fully cooked wings in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat wings in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent browning. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TANGY LEMON-FIG CHICKEN WINGS

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Add a sophisticated touch to your game-day spread and serve these chicken wings, enveloped with a sauce made of fig jam, fresh lemon slices and snappy white-wine vinegar. Perfect for people who don't do spicy, but still want in on the wing party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
3 lb chicken wingettes and drummettes
1/2 cup fig preserves
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
10 dried mission figs, halved
6 thinly cut lemon slices

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheet with sides with heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray.
In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, salt, pepper and chicken. Seal bag; shake to coat.
Place chicken on cookie sheets. Bake uncovered 30 minutes; turn chicken; rotate cookie sheets in oven. Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
In 1-quart saucepan, mix all Lemon Fig Sauce ingredients except lemon slices; heat to simmering over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
In large bowl, toss chicken with sauce. Garnish with lemon slices. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g