Bowl of Bones

Name: Bowl of Bones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup lime juice, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided; 2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes; 1/2 cup apricot jam; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Dash onion powder

These tender, saucy wings have a hint of sweet and tangy lime flavor. Your guests will devour them!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup lime juice, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided
2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash onion powder

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice, garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the jam, salt, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining lime juice and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Brush over wings.
Bake 40 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning every 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 139 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Bat Wings in Taste of Home Halloween Food & Fun 2008

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Stacey4

Feb 16, 2011

I made these wings for a potluck. They were really good. I actually forgot to buy lime juice the first time that I made this, so I used lemon juice and it turned out great. The second time I made this I used lime juice and it was equally as good.
123Lon

Oct 30, 2010

Using low sodium soy sauce and leaving out the salt will reduce the sodium content of this recipe and make it much healthier.LAG
GrammyGarl

Oct 29, 2010

I imagine ground ginger will work as well. Fresh ginger root does it give it a 'fresher, brighter' flavor. If using ground ginger, use half of what the recipe calls for in fresh. Also make sure you mix it in well, so no clumps are left to surprise anyone. :)
challenges

Oct 28, 2010

do I have to use fresh ginger root?