Shelly's Recipe

CINCO DE MAYO GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

Category: Wings

1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
21/2 lb chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced including tops (about 2 tbsp)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 (12 oz) cans lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
10 lettuce leaves, if desired

In 12 inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken wings and onions; sprinkle with pepper flakes. Cook uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain.

Stir in carbonated beverage, green chilies and taco seasoning mix. Increase heat to high; cook uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken wings are completely glazed, small amount of glaze remains in skillet and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180 degrees). To serve, line serving plate with lettuce; arrange chicken wings over lettuce. Serve immediately. Serves 4