Recipe: Island Chicken Wings and Dipping Sauce

ISLAND CHICKEN WINGS

8 chicken wings
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 large banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tbls garlic oil

Cut off wing tips; discard or save for other purposes. Cut remaining wings apart at joints to make 2 pieces each.*

To make dipping sauce, in blender, combine chilies, onion, raisins, preserves, brown sugar, lemon juice, allspice and banana; puree. Set aside.

In large skillet, heat garlic oil. Cook wings for 18 to 20 minutes or until well-browned on all sides and internal juices of chicken run clear.

Meanwhile, pour the dipping sauce in small saucepan and cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes to thicken liquid; stir frequently.

Sprinkle wings with salt and pepper. Serve with dipping sauce.

*TIP: For additional flavor, marinate chicken wings in Italian dressing and then grill or broil. Serve with dipping sauce.

Makes 4 servings

Per serving: calories 261, calories from fat 108, total fat 12g, protein 13g, carbohydrates 28g, cholesterol 36mg, sodium 216mg

Source: the National Chicken Council