Chicken Wings with Potatoes
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Ingredients
1 kg chicken wings
400 g potatoes
100 g onions
Salt
Olive oil
1 small glass of white wine
100 ml chicken or vegetable stock
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Garlic cloves, minced (optional)
Lemon zest for extra flavor (optional)
Chili flakes for a spicy kick (optional)
Soy sauce for an Asian twist (optional)
Honey for sweetness (optional)
Preparation
1. Wash, peel, and slice the potatoes.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the sliced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic cloves for extra flavor if desired. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh herbs. For a spicy kick, sprinkle in chili flakes or drizzle with soy sauce for an Asian twist.
3. Arrange the potato slices in the pan, followed by the chicken wings on top.
4. Pour white wine and chicken or vegetable stock over the chicken and potatoes. Add a hint of lemon zest for an additional burst of flavor if desired, or drizzle with honey for sweetness.
5. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 190-200°C for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
7. Garnish with more chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
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