If you were entered into an eating competition - and you got to choose the food you think you could eat the most of to win - what would it be? Hubs and I play this game sometimes and somehow I always end up back to my old faithfuls - chicken wings - or chicken nuggets. I can pop these babies back like a champ and i truly believe i could beat hubs in a contest. After playing the "what could you eat the most of" game not too long ago, I naturally got the craving to make some homemade chicken wings one cool fall night. Leaf game was on - I was going to be forced to watch it anyway - may as well make it a hockey and wing night right? These crispy, juicy, saucy little bites of joy do not touch a drop of oil yet actually taste like a fried chicken wing - it's simply magical i tell you. Don't believe me? try for yourself.
Ingredients (serves 2):
16 chicken wings
3 ounces unsalted butter
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup hot sauce (I used Franks Buffalo Wings Sauce)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Place a deep pot with a steamer basket and 1-inch of water in the bottom, over high heat, cover and bring to a boil.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
Replace the paper towels with parchment paper. Roast on the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Turn the wings over and cook another 20 minutes or until meat is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
While the chicken is roasting, melt the butter in a small bowl along with the garlic. Pour this along with hot sauce and salt into a bowl large enough to hold all of the chicken and stir to combine.
Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to the bowl and toss with the sauce.
Serve warm & enjoy!
Chefs Note: For a great dipping sauce, simply mix 1 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup blue cheese and a sprinkle of cilantro - refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving!
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