Garlic Chicken Wing Tapas

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 dozen chicken wings, preferably all drumsticks
• 3 lemons
• 2 bay leaves, fresh if you can find them
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 head roasted garlic
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 1/2 cup oregano, fresh chopped
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 season wings with salt and pepper. bake in a 425 degree oven until cooked and browned on outside. about 40-45 minutes. you can do these a day in advance if desired.
• 2 slice all four of the lemons in half. reserve one lemon (2 halves) for serving on the platter.
• 3 in a large pan, melt butter. add onion and sautee over medium heat until translucent. add salt & pepper to lightly season. add bay leaves, garlic, sherry, chicken stock, and lemon halves. season with salt & pepper again lightly. bring to a boil.
• 4 mix together cornstarch and water. add to boiling pan and whisk to incorporate for 1-2 minutes. lower temperature to a simmer. add 1/4 cup oregano. cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. turn off heat.
• 5 add warm chicken wings to the mixture and stir until all pieces are covered with sauce. serve on a large platter garnished with the reserved lemon halves and remaining oregano. i like to place a ladle of the sauce on the bottom of the platter before adding the chicken.