Cajun-Style Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon black tea powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and wings halved
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Cajun seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Black Tea Marinade:

• In a small bowl, mix the black tea powder with the boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain and let it cool. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the chicken wings.

Marinate the Chicken Wings:

• Place the chicken wings in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the cooled black tea marinade over the wings, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours to marinate.

Prepare the Cajun Sauce:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Cajun seasoning mix, hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will be the sauce for coating the chicken wings.

Coat the Chicken Wings:

• Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Place the wings in a single layer in a baking dish.
• Brush the wings generously with the Cajun sauce, making sure each wing is well coated.

Bake the Chicken Wings:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the wings for 25-30 minutes, brushing with additional sauce halfway through the baking time, or until the wings are cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.

Broil for Extra Crispiness (Optional):

• Turn on your oven's broiler and broil the wings for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to ensure they do not burn. This step will give the wings a crispy exterior.

Serve:

• Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the Cajun-Style Barbecue Chicken Wings with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
• Enjoy your Cajun-Style Barbecue Chicken Wings with a hint of black tea flavor, perfect for a game day snack or a spicy dinner dish. The combination of the sweet and spicy sauce with the tender chicken wings creates a delicious and satisfying meal.