Most chicken wing recipes are pretty plain. In fact, they often tell you little else other than to buy frozen chicken wings, cook them in the oven and toss them with hot sauce. Those types of chicken wing recipes work just fine if you are interested in doing something that is quick and easy, but sometimes you want to eat something that is actually really good. The secret to that is buying good ingredients and treating them well.
For chicken wings that means not buying the frozen stuff you find in the grocery freezer. Instead, go to the fresh meat department and buy packaged chicken wings. Sure they will cost a little more, but they are also a lot bigger and ‘ did I mention this already ‘ they taste better. Once you have them home, you need to make sure to marinate them properly. There are all sorts of marinades you can come up, but my favorite with chicken is simple buttermilk and black pepper.
It keeps the meat juicy and adds a little bit of tang. After youve marinated your chicken wings (preferably overnight), you can put them right into the oven for half an hour at 350 degrees. When theyre done, take them out and let them cool for a little while.
Then, toss them with your normal hot sauce and ‘ if youre adventurous ‘ including some diced jalapeo or even a few slivers of habanera to really turn up the heat. They will be the best chicken wings you have ever eaten.
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