Acai Berry Glazed Chicken Wings
Acai Berry Glazed Chicken Wings are a fun change from regular wings. The special part is the glaze that makes the wings sticky, sweet, and a little bit tart, which goes really well with the chicken's savory taste. Baked to crispy perfection, they are great as a snack or a fun dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken wings cut into flat parts and drumette parts
- 1 cup of acai berry juice 100% juice, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of water
Instructions
- Dry chicken wings with paper towels. If whole, cut them at the joints into flat parts and drumette parts.
- In a pot, mix acai berry juice, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt. Stir well. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Heat glaze mix in the pot on medium heat, stirring constantly. When it bubbles, reduce heat. Slowly add cornstarch slurry, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place wings on the baking sheet, not overcrowding. Use two sheets if needed.
- Bake wings for 30 minutes.
- Remove wings and brush with acai berry glaze, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return wings to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and glaze is sticky. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove wings from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.