Wing Wednesday: Asian Sweet Heat Chicken Wings

I knew I was going to have wings for dinner, but I had no idea what flavor they would be. I came home from work, went through my King's Olive Oil selection and went to work mixing and matching and tasting and here is the result!

The wings are seasoned with lemon pepper, ground ginger, and granulated garlic. While they bake, whisk together balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and other ingredients, which simmer to make a sweet, sticky, slightly hot glaze!  Yum!!

2 lbs. chicken wings, separated, tips removed

1 T. lemon pepper

1 T. ground ginger

1 T. granulated garlic

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle the lemon pepper, ground ginger, and granulated garlic over the wings. Toss to coat.

Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place wings in a single layer on baking sheet and place in oven for 30 minutes.

While wings are baking, make the glaze.

3 T. Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar

3 T. Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar

2 t. low sodium soy sauce

1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes

3 T. Garlic Infused Olive Oil

1 t. Japanese Sesame Oil

In a small saucepan, whisk together the first four ingredients. Place saucepan over low heat and whisk in the garlic olive oil and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer and let glaze thicken. Remove from heat.

Remove wings from oven after the 30 minutes and brush with the glaze. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and apply another coating of the glaze. Return to oven for 10 - 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and garnish with sesame seeds.

Serve immediately.