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Oven Baked Tequila Lime Chicken Wings
2 pounds chicken wings
2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning
1/4 cup sugar
zest of one lime
2/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tbsp. honey
Lime wedges
Coarse sea salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil then place a non-stick metal baking rack on top of the foil that has been well sprayed with non-stick spray or thoroughly brushed with olive oil. Season the chicken wings with Creole seasoning. Place the chicken wings in a single layer on top of the baking rack. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and golden, about 30 minutes.
While the wings are cooking in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, tequila, salt, and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
Remove the wings from the oven. Turn on the broiler to high. Place the wings in a bowl and toss them in the tequila lime glaze. Return them to the baking sheet and place them under the broiler until they begin to caramelize and darken, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer the wings to a serving plate, drizzle them with the tequila lime glaze and serve with lime wedges and freshly cracked sea salt and any leftover glaze for dipping on the side.