Instructions: Cut chicken wings apart at joints; reserve tips for other uses. Rinse wings (or drumettes) and place in a single layer in 2 pans, each 10 by 15 inches.

Bake in a 400 degree oven until well browned, about 1 hour and 10 minutes (about 50 minutes in a convection oven); turn pieces occasionally with a wide spatula, and switch pan positions halfway through baking.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together lemon juice, honey, thyme, lemon peel, and ground peppercorns.

Drain and discard fat from chicken wings. Consolidate the wings in 1 pan. Pour the lemon juice mixture over wings and turn pieces with spatula to mix well.

Return chicken to oven and bake until sauce thickens and sticks to wings, 12 to 15 minutes, turning pieces often and scraping pan to release any browned bits.

Place wings in a chafing dish or on a platter. Add salt to taste. Keep chafing dish warm over a flame, or put platter on an electric warming tray.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Comments: If making up to 1 day ahead, cool, cover pan, and chill; reheat, covered, in a 300 degree oven about 25 minutes.

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