Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 to 12 as an appetizer

24 chicken wings

Grated zest from 2 lemons

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup honey

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1½ teaspoons salt

6 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup minced ginger ½ cup chopped cilantro sprigs ½ cup chopped mint leaves 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg

Cut of the wing tips and save them for making stock. In a bowl large enough to hold the wings, combine all the remaining ingredients. Add the wings, and mix thoroughly. Marinate the wings in the refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours (the longer, the better).

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Coat a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and place the rack in the baking pan. Drain the chicken and reserve the marinade. Arrange the wings on the rack (smooth surface down) and roast for 30 minutes. Drain the accumulated liquid from the pan. Baste the wings with the reserved marinade, turn them over, and baste again. Roast until the wings turn a mahogany color, about another 30 minutes. Cut the wings in half through the joint. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Carpenter, H., & Sandison, T. (2008). The Great Wings Book. Chartwell Books, Inc.