This recipe is from the California Strawberry Commission---it is low in calories and it's innovative. The Strawberry Jalapeno Chicken Wings are a crispy oven-fried chicken coated with a zesty sauce that perfectly pairs the sweetness of strawberries with just a hint of the pepper's heat.

"People are used to thinking about strawberries in desserts or as snacks," says Chef Mary Pagan, creator of the recipe and Certified Executive Chef/C.E.O. of the Culinary Center of Monterey in Monterey, California. "But strawberries add a surprising and delicious twist when paired with savory foods and main dishes. They really add that 'Wow!' factor. Dishes that impress but are easy to fix are always a hit with cooks, too."  Read on to get the recipe:

Including strawberries in a dish is also an excellent way to increase vitamin C in a diet. In fact, a serving of eight strawberries has 160% of the Daily Value of vitamin C and they are also a source of fiber and folate.

Strawberry Jalapeno Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 
2 1/2 pounds chicken wings 
4 ounces cornstarch 
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper 
1 1/2 pounds frozen strawberries
1/4 cup jalapeno -- seeded and diced 
1 cup water

Wash chicken wings. Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper. Mix well. Toss the chicken wings in the cornstarch mixture until all are lightly coated. Place on single layer on a sheet pan. Spray lightly with Pam or pan coating. Place in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes. While the chicken is baking, combine the remaining ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmering, stirring occasionally until a sauce begins to thicken a little. Coat chicken wings with hot sauce.

Makes 8 servings. Serving size: 6 wings 

Nutrition information:
234 Calories
10g Fat (37.8% calories from fat)
12g Protein
25g Carbohydrate
2g Dietary Fiber
47mg Cholesterol
260mg Sodium

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