Shirley J Honey BBQ Wings - Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix

Sticky Honey BBQ Wings

Ingredients:
½ c.  Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix
1 c.   water
¼ c.  honey
1 c.   sugar
1 t.  red pepper flakes (optional)
24  chicken wing sections
1 ½ c.   flour
6 ea. eggs (beaten)

Directions:
In a sauce pan combine the Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix, water, honey, sugar and red pepper flakes. Heat on medium for about 4 minutes and remove from the heat and pour sauce into a large bowl.

Coat each wing with flour, shake off the excess and submerge into the egg wash. Coat a second time with flour. When all wings are coated, place into hot oil (350 degrees) and fry until the breading is golden brown. When all chicken is cooked, coat each piece in sauce mixture and place on sheet tray. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes remove and serve. May serve hot or cold.

Cranberry BBQ Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. chicken tenderloins
12 6-inch bamboo skewers
1 (16 oz) can of jellied cranberries
1/4 c. Shirley J BBQ Seasoning
1/2 c. water

Directions:
Place one skewer into each piece of chicken lengthwise. Salt and pepper to taste, grill or sear in a pan or BBQ until the chicken is fully cooked. Baste with sauce (below) during cooking, if desired.

Sauce:
Combine the Shirley J BBQ Seasoning, water and cranberries and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Use as a dip and as a basting sauce.

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:

* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

One of our favorite ways to use Shirley J BBQ Chicken Seasoning is to make it into a BBQ Sauce. The great thing about Shirley J BBQ Seasoning is that you can control it’s sweetness and tangyness! Try this recipe!

Shirley J BBQ Chicken & BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:
4 Chicken Breasts Halves, boneless & skinless
1 cup + 4 TB Shirley J BBQ Seasoning Mix (set aside 4 TB)
1/2 cup hot water
2 TB Vinegar, preferably white

Directions:
Mix hot water with 1 cup Shirley J BBQ Seasoning, add vinegar and mix until combined.
Tenderize chicken with meat mallet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of BBQ Seasoning per chicken breast half. Grill and top with BBQ sauce.