Pesto and Parmesan Chicken Wings

Serve these gourmet wings with bell pepper strips and cherry tomatoes, and Italian dressing for dipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: About 40 pieces (wingettes and drummettes)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup prepared pesto

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

4 lb chicken wings, separated and tips removed

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat grill on setting #4. In a large bowl, stir together pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Toss with chicken wings until coated.

Grill, covered and turning as needed, for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. Arrange chicken wings on a platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Tip: Add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the pesto mixture for chicken wings with some bite.

Tip: For a zesty dip, serve the chicken wings with a blue cheese dipping sauce.