Now, who doesn't like some good chicken wings? Especially Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings? These baked wings are da bomb!
Chicken wings are generally known as Buffalo Wings and originated in the early '60s in Buffalo, New York (hence the name).
If you are interested in more about their origin, visit the wiki page for Buffalo Wings.
More often than not, chicken wings are made spicy and served with a dipping sauce like Ranch dressing (to cut the heat a bit).
Chicken wings are usually deep-fried to give it a nice crunch but many recipes now call for baking which is a little healthier for you.
I personally love this chicken wing recipe. The apricot glaze is delicious! The perfect combination of sweet & tart. I also love that I can bake these without having to pull my deep fryer out. I always seem to make a mess when using my deep fryer.
If you are a chicken wing lover like I am, give this one a shot. If you prefer your wings spicy, check out some of the other chicken wing recipes I have posted on this blog.
For more great recipes with Apricot Preserves, I suggest you check these recipes out:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Honey, Apricot Preserves, Hoisin Sauce, Soy Sauce, Light Brown Sugar, Garlic Cloves, Ginger Root, Cayenne Pepper, Orange Zest, Salt & Pepper, Chicken Wings and Sesame Seeds.
🥣 How to Make Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings
In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cayenne and orange zest and blend a few more seconds. Transfer glaze back to the bowl.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Salt and Pepper the chicken wings. Toss the wings in the glaze ensuring the wings are completely covered with glaze.
Transfer wings to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 425°F, sprinkle sesame seeds over wings and bake for another 10 minutes until toasty brown.
📖 Recipe
Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Honey
- ½ Cup Apricot Preserves
- 2 teaspoon Hoisin Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Peeled
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 teaspoon Orange Zest
- Salt and Pepper, To Taste
- 36 Chicken Wings
- ¼ Cup Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger. Transfer mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the cayenne and orange zest and blend a few more seconds. Transfer glaze back to the bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Salt and Pepper the chicken wings. Toss the wings in the glaze ensuring the wings are completely covered with glaze.
- Transfer wings to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 425°F, sprinkle sesame seeds over wings and bake for another 10 minutes until toasty brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Cheryl
I loved this recipe. I am a great fan of wings so figured I would give this recipe a try. It was the best I have ever made. Thanks to the chef for posting this recipe.
Jane
I love this recipe. Apricots are my favourite, so decided to try this recipe. It was the best I have ever made.