Ingredients for Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Wings

Chicken Components

• 1.5 lbs chicken wings and drumettes ($4.75)
• Salt and Pepper to taste ($0.05)
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch ($0.08)

Raspberry Balsamic Sauce Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ($0.44)
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam ($1.01)
• 1/4 cup water ($0.00)
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger ($0.05)
• 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce ($0.05)
• 2 Tbsp butter ($0.26)
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced ($0.11)

Preparation Method for Baked Chicken Wings

To start, preheat your oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil for effortless clean-up and place two wire racks over the foil. This elevates the chicken pieces and helps them become crispy. If you’d like, spritz the racks with some oil.

Next, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it lightly with salt and pepper. Place the chicken into a bowl and evenly dust it with cornstarch, tossing until fully coated. Arrange the coated chicken wings on the wire racks ensuring they do not touch.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until they reach a golden-brown color and are crispy. As the wings are baking, it’s time to prepare the raspberry balsamic sauce.

In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, raspberry jam, water, soy sauce, and ginger. Place it over medium-low heat while whisking until the jam dissolves. Bring the sauce to a boil and allow it to simmer for five minutes while whisking frequently until thickened. Once done, remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Let the sauce cool as it will thicken even more.

How to Serve Raspberry Balsamic Chicken Wings

When the chicken is finished baking, transfer the wings into a large bowl. Pour the cooled raspberry balsamic sauce over the wings and add in the sliced green onion. Toss the wings until they are thoroughly coated in the sauce, ensuring every piece gets that glaze.

Now, it’s time to serve! You can keep some green onions aside to sprinkle on top for an extra touch. The freshness from the green onion balances the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce beautifully.