Best 8 Chicken Wings With Spicy Apricot Sauce Recipes

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Craving a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with sweet, tangy, and fiery flavors? Look no further! If you're looking for a dish that combines lip-smacking flavors with a spicy kick, then you must try our mouthwatering spicy apricot chicken wings recipe. These delectable chicken wings are coated in a luscious apricot sauce, perfectly balancing sweetness and heat. With a tender interior and a crispy, caramelized exterior, these wings are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROILED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE



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Broiled Chicken Wings with Spicy Apricot Sauce

Categories     Fruit Juice     Chicken     Fruit     Poultry     Broil     Quick & Easy     Lime     Apricot     Winter     Gourmet

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 lb chicken wings (18 to 20), wing tips cut off and discarded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Line bottom of a broiler pan with foil, then oil rack of pan.
  • Toss wings with oil, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl, then spread in 1 layer on rack of broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat, turning over once, until barely cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While wings are broiling, blend preserves, lime juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
  • Brush 1/4 cup sauce on cooked wings and broil 2 to 3 minutes. Brush wings with 1/4 cup sauce again, then turn wings over and brush with another 1/4 cup sauce. Broil until more deeply browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce before serving.

APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS



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Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings. -Robin Spires, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chicken wings
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Place wings in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE



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Everyone gobbles these up at Christmas potlucks! My mother gave me the recipe for this anytime appetizer with its flavorful sweet-and-sour sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 dozen whole chicken wings
1-1/2 cups cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying
SAUCE:
1 cup (3 ounces) dried apricots
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper and sugar. Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat generously with cornstarch mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for about 9 minutes or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine apricots and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until apricots are tender. , Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the sugar, vinegar, honey and cayenne; process on high until smooth. Cool slightly. Serve with chicken wings.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Smuckers

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chicken wing sections
1 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • 1. CUT each chicken wing in half at joint. Place in food storage bag; set aside.
  • 2. COMBINE preserves, vinegar, hot pepper sauce (2 teaspoons for extra hot sauce), chili powder and garlic. Pour 1/2 cup sauce in bag with chicken; seal bag and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight. Refrigerate remaining sauce, to use for dipping when served.
  • 3. When ready to cook: HEAT grill. Place chicken wings on grill (reserve marinade). Cook 25 to 30 minutes; brushing chicken with reserved marinade during cooking.
  • 4. DISCARD marinade. Serve with remaining refrigerated sauce.

GRILLED SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Grilled Spicy Apricot Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 wings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs chicken wings
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard chicken wings' tips. Cut each chicken wing in half at the joint. Place in plastic bag; set aside.
  • Combine preserves, vinegar, hot pepper sauce (add up to 2 teaspoons more for extra spicy sauce), chili powder and garlic.
  • Pour 1/2 cup sauce in plastic bag with chicken; seal bag and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use for dipping when served.
  • Place chicken wings on preheated grill (reserve marinade). Cook for 25 to 30 minutes; brushing chicken with reserved marinade during cooking.
  • Discard remaining marinade. Serve with reserved refrigerated sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 117.9, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 14.8, Protein 21.1

APRICOT CHICKEN WINGS



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Mildly seasoned but not overly sweet appetizer wings that adults and kids love. With only four ingredients the only time involved is marinating, baking and sitting in the crock pot. All are included in the cook time.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT4h15m

Yield 5 pounds chicken wings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs chicken wings
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 jar apricot baby food
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Remove tips from chicken wings and discard; cut through wings to separate; marinate in plastic bag with remaining ingredients for 24 hours.
  • Place chicken and marinade on jelly roll pan lined with well-greased foil; bake at 350°, 1 hour, turning once.
  • Place in crockpot on low for at least 3 hours; serve warm or cold.

LIME, APRICOT, AND SOY-SAUCE CHICKEN WINGS



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Categories     Blender     Chicken     Citrus     Fruit     Poultry     Soy     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Lime     Apricot     Winter     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8 adults plus 10 children as part of a buffet

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 pounds chicken wings
1 cup fresh lime juice (from 8 to 10 limes)
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup sugar
4 large garlic cloves
Special Equipment
2 large roasting pans (about 16 by 12 inches)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut off wing tips, reserving for another use, and halve wings at joint. Divide wings between 2 large roasting pans, arranging in single layers.
  • Purée remaining ingredients in a blender and pour mixture over wings, dividing evenly between pans. Bake wings in upper and lower thirds of oven 50 minutes. Turn wings over and switch position of pans in oven, then bake 45 minutes to 1 hour more, or until liquid is thick and sticky.
  • Serve wings warm or at room temperature.

SPICY APRICOT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Crushed red pepper flakes, canned apricots, pineapple chunks and frozen stir-fry veggies make for a quick, easy and delicious meal. Serve with your favorite rice recipe. I recommend coconut rice.

Provided by Teri Carrillo-Fox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
3 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together apricot juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until the cornstarch has dissolved; set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in ginger, and cook until it begins turns golden brown, about 10 seconds. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken turns white and begins to firm. Stir in the stir-fry vegetables, and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are hot.
  • Stir in the apricots, pineapple chunks, and apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until the sauce thickens and clears, about 1 minute. Stir in green onion before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 529.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

Tips:

  • For crispy wings, pat them dry with a paper towel before frying.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can bake the wings in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until they are crispy and cooked through.
  • To make the sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • You can adjust the heat of the sauce by adding more or less chili pepper.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Conclusion:

These chicken wings with spicy apricot sauce are the perfect party food. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy appetizer, give these wings a try!

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