Sweet Chile-glazed Chicken Wings

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

• Makes 4 first-course or 2 main-course servings.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• ¼ cup peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• ¾ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 cup rice vinegar
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce
• steamed white rice
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

1. Cut each chicken wing in half at joint.
2. Mix oil, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl.
3. Add chicken wings and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 Hours.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F.
5. Using tongs, transfer chicken wings to large baking sheet.
6. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, sugar, water, chile-garlic sauce, remaining ½ tablespoon garlic and remaining ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper in medium saucepan.
8. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until glaze mixture thickens to syrup consistency, about 20 minutes.
9. Transfer baked chicken wings to large bowl.
10. Pour glaze over; toss to coat.
11. Place chicken wings atop steamed white rice.
12. Sprinkle with green onions.