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Xtra Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. Add chicken wings to the mixing bowl and toss to coat evenly.
5. Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking.
7. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds over the wings.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 400°F
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4-6 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 34g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of hot sauce, you can use sriracha or chili paste.
- Instead of brown sugar, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Instead of green onions, you can use chopped cilantro or parsley.

Variations:
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
- For a sweeter version, increase the amount of honey and brown sugar.
- For a smokier version, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the marinade.

Tips and tricks:
- For crispier wings, broil them for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- To make the wings spicier, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Let the wings marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking for more flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the wings on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the wings on a platter with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.
- Pair with a cold beer or a glass of iced tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
- Roasted vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the wings are not crispy enough, broil them for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- If the wings are too spicy, reduce the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper in the marinade.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken wings are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.

Food history:
- Chicken wings were first served in Buffalo, New York in the 1960s.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, spicy, garlicky, and savory.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or a main dish.

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Taste: Spicy, Sweet, Tangy, Garlicky, Honeyed