Oven-Baked Barbecue Style Marinated Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg chicken wings (cleaned, halved at the joint, and with small superficial cuts)
• 2 tbsp yogurt (heaping tablespoons)
• 0.5 cup milk (based on half a Turkish tea cup (approx. 50-60ml))
• 2 garlic (crushed cloves)
• 4.5 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil; 4-5 tablespoons)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional if you like it spicy)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp honey (heaping teaspoon)
• 1 tsp mustard (heaping teaspoon; can be substituted with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice)

Steps

1. 1

   Clean the chicken wings and cut them in half at the joint.

2. 2

   Make small cuts or incisions in the skin of the wings so the marinade penetrates better.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients: yogurt, milk, crushed garlic, oil, tomato paste, paprika, chili flakes, thyme, salt, pepper, honey, and mustard (or lemon juice).

4. 4

   Add the wings to the bowl and mix well with the sauce until they are completely coated.

5. 5

   Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours. The longer it rests in the sauce, the better the flavor will be.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) using the conventional setting (top and bottom heat, no fan).

7. 7

   Place the wings on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

For optimal results, ensure the oven is well preheated. If you prefer a tangier touch, use lemon juice instead of mustard.

Nutrition per serving

• chicken wings
• main course
• baked
• barbecue
• turkish food
• dinner
• chicken