Asian Chicken

Yes, I've not run out of chicken wings yet. Have you found your favorite yet that you want to try? Hopefully so because the list is not infinite and I wrap up tomorrow. Today's menu has more of an Asian flair with a little bit of zing. I was nervous about trying this one because Jeremy's not high on onions but he really enjoyed it!

Sticky Onion Crunch Wings

Ingredients:

3 lbs. chicken wings           vegetable oil         1/2 c. french fried onions        1 c. hoisin sauce

1/2 c. pomegranate juice    1/4 c. dark brown sugar      2 garlic cloves        1 tbsp. horseradish

4 scallions

Directions:

1. Combine hoisin, pomegranate, sugar, garlic, horseradish and scallions
2. Cook over medium high heat.
3. When sauce begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Fry the wings at 360 in oil until golden brown (12-14 minutes).
5. Toss wings in the sauce.
6. Roll wings in crushed fried onions to thoroughly coat.

Soba Noodles with Gingered Sesame Dressing

Ingredients:

1/2 c. soy sauce         1/4 c. brown sugar        2 tbsp. rice vinegar        2 tbsp. oil

2 tbsp. orange juice    1 tbsp. minced ginger   1 tsp. sesame oil           1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. sriracha            1/2 lb. uncooked soba noodles or whole wheat linguini     

14 oz. coleslaw mix    1 c. shredded carrots      1 c. green onions        3 tbsp. sesame seeds

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients and set aside.
2. Cook soba noodles and drain. 
3. Rinse noodles in cold water and drain again.
4. Combine coleslaw mix, carrots, green onions and noodles.
5. Add dressing and toss to coat.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds.

As always, have fun!