Honey-Citrus Chicken Wings with Candied Pecan Crunch

Honey-Citrus Chicken Wings with Candied Pecan Crunch

A delightful combination of tangy citrus, sweet honey, and crunchy candied pecans, these chicken wings are elevated to gourmet status.

Yield: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

For Herb Blend:

• 2 oz fresh thyme
• 2 oz fresh parsley
• 1 oz fresh rosemary

For Honey-Citrus Glaze (Yields ~2 cups):

• 3 cups fresh orange juice
• 8 oz honey
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt

For Candied Pecan Dust:

• 4 oz candied pecans
• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper

For Chicken Wings (per serving):

• 3 oz (about 2) cooked chicken wings
• 2 oz Honey-Citrus Glaze (recipe below)
• ½ oz Candied Pecan Dust (recipe below)
• Orange zest (as needed, for garnish)
• Herb Blend (as needed, for garnish)

Directions

For the Herb Blend:

1. Strip the thyme, parsley, and rosemary from their stems.
2. Finely chop the herbs using a sharp knife.
3. Store in a covered container, label with the date, and refrigerate.

For the Honey-Citrus Glaze:

1. Heat orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat and reduce by one-third.
2. Add honey, stirring until fully dissolved.
3. Mix in cayenne pepper and salt until completely blended.
4. Remove from heat and cool rapidly.
5. Transfer to a container, cover, label, and refrigerate.

For the Candied Pecan Dust:

1. Add candied pecans and cayenne pepper to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Store in a covered container, label with the date, and refrigerate if needed.

For the Chicken Wings (per serving):

1. Toss cooked chicken wings in Honey-Citrus Glaze until fully coated.
2. Place glazed wings on a sizzle tray or baking sheet.
3. Bake in a 500°F oven for 3 to 4 minutes to set the glaze.
4. Plate the wings and garnish with Candied Pecan Dust, orange zest, and Herb Blend.