Chicken Wing Appetizers
3 pounds small chicken wings, about 15
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup water
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place aluminum foil over a broiler pan and grease it lightly.
Remove the tips from the chicken wings (you can freeze these to use for making chicken broth). Cut each wing in half by cutting through the joint with a sharp knife. Wash the chicken piece under cold, running water. Place the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared pan and place the pan in the center of your oven. Bake for 30 minutes, turning once.
While chicken is baking, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and spices in a small saucepan. Add the water, lemon juice and soy sauce. Cook this mixture, stirring very often over medium high heat until mixture thickens and turns transparent.
Either dip the chicken wings into the sauce, or brush the sauce on the wings. Return the wings to the oven and continue baking, brushing the sauce on or dipping the sauce one more time, for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve hot.
You can also use this recipe for a main meat dish. You can also use other chicken parts as well.