thai-style chicken wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds chicken wings
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup sliced red bell peppers

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a large bowl combine the broth, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and paprika. set aside.
• in a hot wok or skillet add the oil, garlic and chiles. stir fry over high heat until the garlic turns slightly golden, about 4 minutes. add the broth mixture and stir until it boils and is reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, about 10 to 15 minutes. keep warm.
• place the chicken wings in a 10x15 inch baking dish and bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes (until browned and crisp). turn occasionally. drain off the fat. with a slotted spoon, transfer the wings to a platter and pour the garlic sauce mixture over them, mixing well. garnish with red bell pepper strips if desired.