Baklava chicken wings

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbs coriander seeds, toasted
• 1 tbs cumin seeds, toasted
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbs olive oil
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve
• 6 garlic cloves, bruised
• 1/2 cup (175g) honey
• 2.5kg chicken winglets (wings with tips removed, halved at the knuckle)
• 2/3 cup (110g) smoked almonds
• 2/3 cup (110g) shelled pistachios
• 1/3 cup (40g) walnuts

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Grease 2 large baking trays and line with baking paper.

2. Crush spices using a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl with oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic and honey. Add chicken and toss to coat.

3. Transfer to prepared trays and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 200°C and bake for a further 30 minutes or until chicken is golden and sticky.

4. Whiz nuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Scatter over chicken for the last 10 minutes of cooking or until roasted.