Name: Maple-Bacon Chicken Wings with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Parsley Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 1.36 kg chicken wings, split with tips removed; 3 English cucumbers; 6 cloves garlic; 1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 3 red bell peppers; apple cider vinegar; baking powder; black pepper; cornstarch; extra virgin olive oil; ketchup; pure maple syrup; salt; soy sauce

Maple-Bacon Chicken Wings with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Parsley SaladMaple-Bacon Chicken Wings with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Parsley Salad — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 15 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

12 slices bacon

1.36 kg chicken wings, split with tips removed

3 English cucumbers

6 cloves garlic

1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

3 red bell peppers

apple cider vinegar

baking powder

black pepper

cornstarch

extra virgin olive oil

ketchup

pure maple syrup

salt

soy sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 260°C (500°F). Coat two baking sheet pans with a thin layer of oil.

Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and spread out in an even layer.

Place wings in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated) and bake, turning once, until cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, small dice bacon.

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the skillet is hot, add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost crispy, 4-5 minutes.

Meanwhile, using a clean cutting board, peel and mince garlic. Place in a clean large bowl along with ketchup, water, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch. Whisk to combine a smooth slurry.

When the bacon is almost crispy, pour slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, 3-4 minutes. Return sauce to the bowl and set aside.

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Place oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in another large bowl; whisk to combine the dressing.

Trim, seed, and slice bell peppers lengthwise into thin strips. Add to the bowl with the dressing.

Trim and slice cucumbers crosswise into thin rounds. Add to the bowl.

Shave parsley leaves off the stems; discard stems and mince the leaves. Add to the bowl and stir to combine the salad.

When the wings are done, remove from the oven. Add to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat.

To serve, divide wings and salad between plates. Enjoy!

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