Baked Chinese Chicken Wings

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

in a cup, mix together cornstarch and water.

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, Chinese 5-Spice and whiskey.

Bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat.

Mix in cornstarch mixture and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until contents thickens slightly and sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Place wings into a large bowl.

Gently pour sauce over wings and with tongs, turn to coat.

Place wings into a single layer into a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. Ladle sauce over the wings.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and turn each chicken wing over with cleaned tongs. Return to oven to bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Garnish with flat leaf parsley, if desired.