Moroccan style chicken wings

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12Chicken wings, halved
teaspoonGround coriander
4Cloves garlic, mashed
2teaspoonsGround cumin
1teaspoonSweet paprika
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
Salt and pepper
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonLemon juice
1teaspoonHoney
Hot Sauce: ounce chili peppers
2largesCloves garlic
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1tablespoonWhite vinegar
6tablespoonsButter
Moroccan Dipping Sauce:
cupPureed canned plum tomatoes
4Cloves garlic, mashed
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonCoriander
1teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonCinnamon
Salt and cayenne
1cupYogurt, drained
1teaspoonLemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine coriander, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste. Add olive oil, lemon and honey. Make a paste, rub onto wings and marinade overnight.

Place in pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cover chili peppers with hot water and let soak 1 hour. Drain peppers and cut into small pieces.

Mash or grind to puree with garlic, lemon, vinegar and salt to taste.

In a saucepan melt butter and add chili puree, combine well. Brush wings with mixture and bake an additional 10 minutes. Crisp under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. In a saucepan combine tomatoes, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt and cayenne to taste.

Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Stir in yogurt and lemon juice to taste. Transfer to serving bowl. Arrange wings on serving platter.

Garnish with flat leaf parsley. Serve with sauce.

Yield: 4 servings

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