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baked apricot sticky chicken wings

Baked Apricot Sticky Chicken Wings for Epic Game Day Fun

These baked apricot sticky chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game day or cozy dinners, enveloped in a mouthwatering apricot glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves/Jam or peach preserves/apricot nectar
  • ⅓ cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar or honey, reduce water slightly
  • 2 tablespoons Water adjust for thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for seasoning
For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Wings drumsticks can be used as alternative

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200ºC (390ºF). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until it simmers and thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Season chicken wings with salt in a large bowl. Pour half of the cooled apricot glaze over wings and mix thoroughly.
  4. Arrange seasoned wings on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 30–40 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze at the 15-minute mark. Repeat until cooked through and golden.
  6. Remove from oven and serve immediately with leftover glaze for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Baste wings every 15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Ensure chicken reaches at least 75ºC (165ºF) for safe consumption.

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