Strawberry Chia Jam Balsamic Wings

It's no secret that I love creating recipes that use unsweetened jams and these Strawberry Chia Jam Balsamic Wings are going to be your new favorite! They are sticky, sweet, tangy and finger licking good! The sauce comes together quickly and has just a few ingredients. Be sure to save some of this sauce for dipping too! The whole family will love these delicious wings!

I like to serve these delicious wings with crispy fries or a delicious coleslaw. I have several to choose from like Classic Coleslaw or Apple Almond Slaw and several others!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Only 4 ingredients plus spice: This recipe is easy and bursting with flavor, thanks to the strawberry chia jam and balsamic wings combination.

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED

Chicken Wings: I love Grass Roots Coop for all my chicken.

Strawberry Chia Jam: Chia Smash is free from refined sugars and the addition of chia seeds adds extra protein and other nutrients.

Balsamic Vinegar: This vinegar adds a distinctive bold, tart and complex flavor to the wings, perfect for strawberry chia jam balsamic wings.

Ketchup: I prefer unsweetened ketchup that allows the true sweetness from the tomatoes to shine through.

Garlic Powder: easily dissipates into the sauce for a better overall texture.

Onion Powder: adds a sweet and savory flavor to certain dishes that you can’t get from fresh onions.

Salt and Pepper: salt enhances the overall flavor of the dish and ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.

INSTRUCTIONS

Line a rimmed cookie sheet: with parchment paper.

Preheat: oven to 400˚

Pat: chicken wings dry with paper towels and place on pan, skin side up, not touching each other.

Combine: sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well and move half the sauce to a separate bowl for dipping cooked wings in.

Brush: chicken wings on with sauce, making sure that strawberry chia jam enhances the wings.

Roast: for 20 minutes, remove and flip wings and brush with sauce on bottoms and return to oven and roast 20 minutes more.

Remove: from oven and flip wings and brush top side once more and return to oven for 20 minutes more.

Serve: with extra dipping sauce.

Enjoy!

RECIPE TIPS AND TRICKS

Chicken Wings: Be sure to pat the wings dry with paper towels as this makes for a crispier wing when they are ready to eat.

Sauce: Be sure to divide your sauce before putting it on the chicken so as to not contaminate the portion that will be used for dipping in.

Parchment Paper: Using parchment paper to line your pan results in a crispier wing and easier clean up. Who doesn't love easy clean ups!

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Not a strawberry fan? You can use any flavor chia jam like peach, apricot or whatever your favorite is, but keep in mind that strawberry chia jam really makes these balsamic wings unique.

FAQS ABOUT STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM BALSAMIC WINGS

WHAT IS CHIA JAM?

Chia jam is a fruit based jam that has chia seeds in it. Chia seeds are packed with protein, calcium, healthy omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber.

HOW DO YOU KEEP WINGS CRISPY AFTER SAUCING?

Saucing the wings more than one last time after flipping them helps to get a nice crispy skin. Chia jam balsamic wings particularly benefit from this method, enhancing the texture.

DO YOU HAVE TO WASH WINGS BEFORE COOKING?

You shouldn't wash any poultry, meat or eggs before cooking. They can all spread germs around your kitchen. Don't wing food safety!

WHY ARE AIR FRYER WINGS SO GOOD?

The forced air circulating hot air makes the skin super crisp and they cook 3 times faster than a traditional oven. You can air fry at 400 degrees (plain without sauce for 10 minutes). Remove and toss in the sauce and place back in air fryer for about 5-7 minutes or till crispy.

STORAGE TIPS

You can store these Strawberry Chia Jam Balsamic Wings in a glass food storage container and consume within 4-5 days.