2nd Place Winner from the 2014 “Our Place Blueberry Recipe Contest! Submitted by Mary L. from Columbia, SC!
Blue Lips Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings (about 24 pieces)
- 1 cup blueberry preserves
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 lime (zest)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup fresh North Carolina Blueberries
- 8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a blender, combine preserves, lime juice, zest, olive oil and red pepper. Whirl until smooth.
- Pour mixture into 1 gallon resealable bag.
- Add chicken wings, seal and shake to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate and marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Turn occasionally to coat.
- Line a large sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place wings in single layer on foil. Sprinkle with whole blueberries.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.