Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Print

Chicken Wings with Honey and Za'atar

A beautiful spicy blend flavors these chicken wings for something truly memorable!
Course Appetizer, Chicken and Turkey
Cuisine American, Middle Eastern
Keyword chicken wings, green chile peppers, honey, z'atar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 789kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 36 chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 cups Canola oil use some or all Schmaltz, duck fat or lard
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon urfa pepper
  • 2 tablespoons za’atar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Sea salt
  • Sliced chives

Instructions

  • Season the wings with salt and pepper. Bring the fat to 200°F (93°C) over a simmer. Once the fat is rendered, place chicken wings in a large pan and the pour fat over the wings. Cover with tin foil, place in 200°F (93°C) oven, and let simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Cool the wings in an in ice bath to room temperature. Remove them from the fat and let them dry on a wire rack. (The wings can be stored in fat in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
  • Mix the honey, vinegar, urfa and za’atar until combined.
  • Roast chicken wings in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 12 minutes or until brown and golden.
  • When the wings are done, place them on a serving tray and drizzle with honey glaze, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, sea salt and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 730mg | Fiber: 2g