Spicy Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Jalapeno Sauce

Spicy Chicken Wings with Honey Mustard Jalapeno Sauce

I can’t think of anything more deserving of this delicious Jalapeno Sauce than chicken wings. The flavors of sweet and spicy combine to make these wings extraordinary.

 12 jalapeno peppers, stems removed

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. water

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 cups Dijon mustard

3/4 tsp. turmeric

10 whole chicken wings, tips removed

Place jalapenos in saucepan and add enough water to just cover peppers. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Remove jalapenos from saucepan, reserving liquid. Add both sugars to liquid and return pan to heat. Bring mixture to boil, stirring to dissolve sugars. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Place jalapenos, sugar mixture, honey, vinegar, mustard and turmeric in blender or food processor. Blend until all ingredients are pureed.

Place chicken wings in large bowl and pour 1/2 cup pureed jalapeno mixture over wings, reserving remaining puree for dipping sauce.

Preheat oven to 400°. Place wings on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown, turning several times during cooking.

Serve with dipping sauce on the side.

Roasted Jalapeno Sauce

2 jalapenos, roasted, peels left on, stems removed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2 teaspoons lime juice
1/3 cup cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Place the first 5 ingredients for the jalapeno sauce in a blender and puree.
Adjust consistency with water if needed.
Adjust seasoning and place in a squeeze bottle.

Quick and Easy Hot Jalapeno Dip

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup Hellmans mayonnaise (there is no substitute for it)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1(4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, drained
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the chilies and peppers. Spread the mixture into a casserole serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave on high until hot, about 3 minutes. (We prefer baking.)

Serve with nacho chips or torn bread ....