Creole Chicken Wings

Description: I am always looking for a different type of chicken wing recipe. The cooling time includes the marinade and dipping sauce prep. The last 5 ingredients are for the dipping sauce starting at the apricot jam or marmalade.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs chicken wings, tips removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup apricot jam or 1/2 cup marmalade
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pimiento, diced
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed

Steps:

1. Place the chicken wings onto a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil.
2. In a small bowl, add the garlic, shallots, mustard, paprika, thyme, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and Creole seasoning. Stir and then add in the lemon juice to create a paste. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture over the chicken wings. Let the chicken wings absorb the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Bake in a 475F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn the chicken wings over and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until browned and crisp.
4. To make the apricot dipping sauce, melt the apricot jam in a saucepan over low heat. Add in the mustard, pimiento and apple cider vinegar. Serve this as the dipping sauce for the chicken wings.