Creole Chicken Wings

• chicken wings↗3 lbs

  tips removed

• garlic cloves↗2

  minced

• shallot↗1

  finely diced

• dry mustard2 teaspoons
• paprika↗2 teaspoons
• dried thyme↗2 teaspoons
• brown sugar↗2 teaspoons
• cayenne pepper↗2 teaspoons
• creole seasoning1 tablespoon
• lemon↗1

  juiced

• apricot jam or marmalade↗1⁄2 cup
• Dijon mustard↗1 tablespoon
• pimiento↗1 tablespoon

  diced

• apple cider vinegar↗2 teaspoons
• red pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  crushed

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken wings onto a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, add the garlic, shallots, mustard, paprika, thyme, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and Creole seasoning. Stir and then add in the lemon juice to create a paste. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture over the chicken wings. Let the chicken wings absorb the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.

3. 3

   Bake in a 475F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn the chicken wings over and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until browned and crisp.

4. 4

   To make the apricot dipping sauce, melt the apricot jam in a saucepan over low heat. Add in the mustard, pimiento and apple cider vinegar. Serve this as the dipping sauce for the chicken wings.