Gluten-Free Apricot Chicken Wings

By cborrelli

These tasty wings are real crowd-pleasers, ideal for watching the big game. Turmeric, a spice that naturally reduces inflammation, ups the health benefits without altering the flavor.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce or wheat-free tamari
• 1 (8-ounce) jar apricot preserves, preferably fruit
• juice sweetened
• 3-4 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch/flour
• 3 pounds chicken wings (cut into pieces at joints)

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make marinade, combine soy sauce, preserves, rice vinegar, garlic powder, turmeric and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix tapioca starch/flour with an equal amount of water to make a slurry. Add to saucepan ingredients and continue cooking for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

2. In a zipper plastic bag or glass container with tight-fitting lid, marinate chicken wings in apricot sauce for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Turn bag or container occasionally to distribute marinade thoroughly.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

4. Remove wings from refrigerator and place them in a single layer on prepared pan. Place in preheated oven and bake 40 minutes, turning and basting occasionally with accumulated juices.