Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• cooking spray (1 pinch)
• cold water (3 quarts)
• balsamic vinegar (0.33 cup)
• salt (0.25 cup)
• bay leaf (1 )
• dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
• dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
• dried rosemary (1 teaspoon)
• garlic, minced (8 cloves)
• salt (1 pinch)
• olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• freshly ground black pepper (1 tablespoon)
• red pepper flakes (2 teaspoons)
• chicken wings (4 pounds)
• fine bread crumbs (2 tablespoons)
• finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray.
2. Combine water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and rosemary in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add chicken wings, return to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove chicken wings with a slotted spoon to a cooling rack and allow to dry for 15 minutes.
3. Mash garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.
4. Combine mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
5. Add chicken wings and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
6. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 276
• fat: 19 g
• sats: 6 g
• carbs: 5 g
• fibre: 1 g
• protein: 20 g
• salt: 0.246 g