Chicken wings: A flavorful and nutritious twist on dinner classics
Do chicken wings only remind you of visits to fast food places? It’s worth changing that view, as this part of the poultry can easily be turned into a delicious and nutritious dinner option. I want to share a simple recipe my whole family loves.
2 October 2024 16:41
Although chicken meat is not an unusual dinner choice in our homes, it's usually made with breasts or thighs. We reach for wings far less frequently. Is that right? Well, there's no rational reason for it. This part of the poultry is high in protein, rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and is pleasantly — though not overly — fatty. It’s worth using it, even just for a change in dinner routine. Of course, no guesswork: you’ll need a good recipe.
Which spices to use for chicken wings?
Personally, I think wings pair perfectly with three flavour notes: a bit of sweetness, spiciness, and herbs. Achieving each of these sensations becomes very easy when you decide to use a marinade. I make mine with, among other things, honey, chilli, and fresh herbs, mainly rosemary and thyme. I combine it all with one more ingredient that works fabulously with the others. I'm talking, of course, about wine.
When I first tried this recipe, I didn’t think my family would love it so much. I rather suspected that such chicken wings would be just a snack for me. Today, I know that it’s different, and I plan to make double portions next time. I advise you to do the same — and right away!
Chicken wings – a delicious dinner idea
Ingredients:
- 900 grams of chicken wings,
- 2 tablespoons honey,
- 3 tablespoons olive oil,
- 4 cloves of garlic,
- salt,
- 1 teaspoon chilli,
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika,
- several sprigs of rosemary,
- several sprigs of thyme,
- 150 millilitres of red wine,
- 1 lemon.
Preparation:
- You can serve the wings whole or in pieces. If you prefer smaller pieces, cut them at the joints. Then, rub the meat thoroughly with salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil with minced garlic, honey, lemon juice and zest, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Put the wings into the prepared marinade. Keep them marinating for at least a few hours. The optimal time is overnight.
- After that, place the chicken wings into an ovenproof dish and put them into an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens). After about 15 minutes, baste the meat with wine. The total baking time should be approximately 35 minutes. Enjoy!
