Heart-Healthy BBQ Chicken Wings
Indulge in the smoky, tangy goodness of **Heart-Healthy BBQ Chicken Wings**, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! This recipe swaps traditional high-sodium sauces for a homemade BBQ glaze crafted with low-sodium soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, delivering bold flavors without compromising your heart health. The wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection, coated in a savory spice blend featuring garlic, onion, and cayenne, ensuring each bite is perfectly seasoned. Quick to prep and packed with wholesome ingredients, these wings are ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying main dish. Whether you’re catering to a health-conscious crowd or just craving wings that are both delicious and nutritious, this recipe is sure to become a staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of it.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up nicely. Add the chicken wings to the bowl with the oil and spice mixture. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
Arrange the chicken wings on the wire rack, ensuring they are spread out and not touching. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the wings are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan, combine low-sodium soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Stir over low heat until well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.
After 20 minutes of baking, take the wings out and brush them generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.
Return the wings to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the skin is crispy. An internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) should be reached on a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow the wings to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with additional sauce on the side, if desired. Enjoy these heart-healthy BBQ chicken wings as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1000 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
