Moroccan Ras El Hanout Chicken Wings with Pomegranate Glaze

Name: Moroccan Ras El Hanout Chicken Wings with Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken wings; Olive oil; Ras El Hanout spice blend; Salt; Black pepper; Pomegranate juice; Honey; Balsamic vinegar; Salt; Pomegranate seeds; Fresh cilantro leaves

A flavorful journey with spice and sweetness

Delight in these succulent chicken wings spiced with Ras El Hanout and drizzled with a tangy pomegranate glaze.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings

Chicken wings

2 lbs, split at the joint

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Ras El Hanout spice blend

3 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

1 tsp

For the Pomegranate Glaze

Pomegranate juice

1 cup

Honey

2 tbsp

Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

For Garnishing

Pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup

Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken Wings

Prep the wings

Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly.

Make the marinade

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Ras El Hanout, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the wings

Toss the chicken wings in the marinade, ensuring an even coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.

Preparing the Pomegranate Glaze

Combine ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt.

Simmer

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce glaze

Continue to simmer until the glaze is reduced by half and slightly thickened.

Do not over-reduce; it should still be pourable. For a bolder flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes.

Cooking Process

Baking the Wings

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange the marinated wings on the sheet and bake for 40 minutes.

Glazing the Wings

In the last 10 minutes of baking, brush the wings with the pomegranate glaze.

Final Touch

Broil the wings on high for 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.

Plating & Serving