Jerk Wings With Ranch Dipping Sauce - Low Carb

mailbelle's Note:

From the Winsor-Pilates Low-Carb Cookbook I received in the August 09 Cookbook Swap.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 10 wings

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup plain yogurt or ½ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt , divided
• 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder , divided
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 ½ lbs chicken wings (about 10 wings)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. For Ranch Dipping Sauce, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and onion powder in small bowl.
3. Combine orange juice, sugar, thyme, paprika, nutmeg, red pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl.
4. Cut tips from wings; discard. Place wings in large bowl. Drizzle with orange juice mixture; toss to coat.
5. Transfer chicken to greased broiler pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear and skin is crisp. Serve with Ranch Dipping Sauce.

Reviews

[ChrisI]

I used the dipping sauce and it is delicious, I used dry onion soup that you can buy in packages, 1/4 cup mayo vs the 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup ranch dressing. The mayo or dressing can be a little over powering so add carefully. This is a great recipe. thanks Chris