Sweet Chile-glazed Chicken Wings

SWEET CHILI-GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

2 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 cup rice vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce

Steamed white rice 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Cut each chicken wing in half at joint. Mix oil, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl. Add chicken wings and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400�F. Using tongs, transfer chicken wings to large baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine vinegar, sugar, water, chili-garlic sauce, remaining 1/2 tablespoon garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until glaze mixture thickens to syrup consistency, about 20 minutes.

Transfer baked chicken wings to large bowl. Pour glaze over; toss to coat. Place chicken wings atop steamed white rice. Sprinkle with green onions.

Makes 4 First-Course or 2 Main-Course Servings.

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* World Recipes Y-Group