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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » FOOD BLISS: Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings

    Published: November 21, 2016 / Updated: November 2, 2018 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    FOOD BLISS: Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings

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    Fall means holiday entertaining AND tailgating parties. Here's a cranberry pomegranate sticky chicken wings recipe that is elegant, delicious, and satisfying enough for all fall/winter occasions!

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings recipe on http://UrbanBlissLife.com

    This is my favorite time of year. I love when the weather cools down, the crisp air brings forth the need for cozy sweaters and scarves, and there are so many reasons to gather with friends and family.

    Football. Thanksgiving. Christmas. Hanukkah.

    With so many different holidays and fun gatherings happening, you could be making a lot of different dishes to bring to share with friends and family. Well, today, I have an awesome recipe that is super simple that you can bring to ALL of these great gatherings: Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings.

    Sticky Chicken Wings

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    Let's talk about sticky wings versus fried wings for a second.

    I love fried chicken wings, but there's something about sticky wings that instantly elevates the meal. That's right: you have the right to elevate your tailgating parties, my friends! This recipe is elegant enough to serve at your next holiday dinner party, and it feeds a crowd of 8-10, depending on how hungry your guests are.

    To make the wings, I use the ol' tried and true method to achieving crispy salt & pepper chicken wings. Basically, rinse and pat dry the wings, then place onto a roasting rack fitted on top of a baking sheet, lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Salt and pepper each side of the wings, then bake at 400 degrees for approximately 50-55 minutes. I also turn the baking sheet around halfway to ensure even cooking.

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings recipe on http://UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cranberry Pomegranate Glaze

    The glaze used for these sticky chicken wings sings of the flavors of the season: tart cranberries, pomegranate, and balsamic vinegar. While the chicken is baking up to a crisp in the oven, make the glaze. Simply place all glaze ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until thickened. So easy!

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings recipe on http://UrbanBlissLife.com

    Once the chicken is nice and crisp, take it out of the oven and brush the glaze over each wing. I usually do 2-3 coats of glaze; I allow one "coat" to set for a minute before adding another layer of glaze. This helps add richness to the flavor of the sticky chicken wings and also adds a richer color. Then simply plate and garnish with pomegranate seeds and sliced green onions.

    Doesn't it make such a gorgeous presentation? It LOOKS so fancy, but you'll know how easy it was to make!

    You can serve this at any Game Day party, at Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, or any weeknight family meal.

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings recipe on http://UrbanBlissLife.com

    Draper Valley Farms

    The chicken used for this recipe and in the photos shown here are RANGER® The Free Range Chicken wings from Draper Valley Farms. Being an Oregon girl, you know how much I love using fresh, local ingredients, and Draper Valley Farms has farms in Oregon and Washington. RANGER® Chickens are Northwest grown free-range chickens with access to the outdoors and are 100% vegetarian fed with no animal by-products. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified, have no hormones or antibiotics added, and are Salmon-Safe. Draper Valley Farms pretty much fits the laundry list of the good things I look for when purchasing meat for my family, and I am proud to be working with them on this recipe! You can find RANGER® The Free Range Chicken from Draper Valley Farms at your local Safeway, New Seasons Market, QFC, Zupan's Market, Grocery Outlet, and more.

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings recipe on http://UrbanBlissLife.com

    Cook's Notes

    A few details to note:

    • I used a Cranberry Pomegranate juice as the base for the glaze, but you can use just straight pomegranate juice if you want.
    • You can easily omit the thyme leaves if you don't want an element of herb flavor in the wings.
    • Instead of placing the chicken on a greased roasting rack on top of a baking sheet, you can also use foil coated with cooking spray.For any method, be sure to watch the wings carefully during the last 15 minutes to ensure they do not burn.

    Have you made sticky chicken wings before? What flavors did you use?

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings Recipe

    cranberry pomegranate sticky chicken wings.

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sticky Chicken Wings

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Elevate chicken wings with this tasty, tangy cranberry pomegranate twist.
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 640kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds chicken wings
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika

    For the glaze

    • 3 cups pomegranate juice
    • ½ cup cranberries
    • 1 ½ cups honey
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ½ onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    • Garnish: pomegranate seeds thinly sliced green onions

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Grease a roasting rack over a shallow baking pan; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, sift together flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
    • Add chicken and coat with the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour mixture and place chicken skin-side up on the rack.
    • Bake for about 45-55 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked and skin should be slightly crispy.

    To make the glaze

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pomegranate juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, then add the cranberries, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened into a nice glaze.
    • Strain the liquid out into a bowl; discard the onion, garlic, and cranberries. Toss the cooked chicken into the glaze, coating each chicken wing completely.
    • Plate chicken and sprinkle a garnish of pomegranate seeds and sliced green onions.
    • Serve and enjoy immediately, or keep warm in a 225 degree oven until ready to serve.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    I'm proud to be partnering with Draper Valley Farms to create recipes that are fresh and delicious. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. I think you would love Draper Valley Farms chicken too! 

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      1. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

        December 09, 2016 at 6:01 am

        These look delightful! I love serving wings since they're always a party favorite.

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      2. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

        November 22, 2016 at 4:49 pm

        Oh my gosh! I just want to run right over to your house and steal a plate of these when your aren't looking! (Pomegranates make everything pretty!)

        Reply
      3. Lindsay says

        November 22, 2016 at 11:20 am

        What a festive recipe! I have actually never cooked wings. I'm not the biggest fan (I know, I'm a weirdo) but I would try these. I love the idea of using pomegranate on chicken dishes.

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      4. andrea says

        November 22, 2016 at 10:15 am

        These look so festive! What a wonderful app for our next holiday party.

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      5. Cait Weingartner says

        November 22, 2016 at 1:47 am

        This recipe certainly looks delicious, and the combination of flavors sound wonderful. However, when I try this, I'm going to swap, (as I do with EVERY "wing" recipe), the wings for drumsticks. I've always found wings to be too much work for way too little meat.

        Reply
      6. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

        November 22, 2016 at 12:21 am

        Love these flavors! These wings would disappear in a hurry at our house!

        Reply
      7. Erin says

        November 21, 2016 at 7:56 pm

        While I'm not eating chicken anymore, I'm thinking this could be one really tasty glaze for tempeh! (Don't be too mad I'm making vegetarian substitutions here :) ) Plus my work is giving out free pomegranates lately, so this would be a great use for them! Ha!

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      8. Taylor Kiser says

        November 21, 2016 at 7:26 pm

        Love how easy these are and that they're baked and not fried. You are so right, the presentation is gorgeous with the pomegranate! I'm sure these will disappear fast and be a real crowd-pleaser!

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