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Tasty Marinades for Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are unquestionably the most overlooked part of the bird, but with sweet and succulent meat (all gourmets agree that meat close to the bone is best), enough fat to keep them moist during cooking and skin that cooks until crisp and golden, it’s a mystery why.

A platter piled with juicy roasted chicken wings served with salads and salsas makes the most convivial of meals – finger licking is obligatory!

Cooking Instructions

To use these marinades below, mix the wings (you can also use drums or thighs, though they’ll take longer to cook through, 40-50 minutes) into the marinade until evenly coated, then cook at once or leave to marinate for up to two hours.

To roast the chicken wings place on a rack so that fat can drip down, and line the roasting tin beneath with foil for easy clean-up. Roast in a preheated 190C (375F) Gas 5 oven for 15 minutes, then turn and continue to roast until cooked through and well-browned, another 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a warmed platter and serve at once, or cool slightly and serve warm.

 

Hoisin Marinade

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

 

Spicy Lemon Marinade

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp herbes de provence
  • 2 tsp salt

Honey Mustard Marinade

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp creamy Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce