Ever since I was a kid my favorite part of the chicken has been the wing. There’s just something fun and primal about picking the meat off the bone. Wings get a bad rap these days from a health standpoint and rightly so.
But it’s not the wings themselves that are the culprits it’s the commercial farming and preparation. Eating all the skin and fat in a wing isn’t a bad thing provided the bird was raised right. And the worst part about most restaurant wings is the refined vegetable oils they use for frying.
Once again, make your own and you’ll sacrifice neither flavor nor health.
What you’ll need. . .
5 lb pastured chicken wings
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 ½ tsp dry mustard
¾ – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Sauce
8 tbs Crystal hot sauce
6 tbs gf raw butter
Cut the wing tips off and with a sharp knife separate the drummete and the wingette at the joint. Place the wing tips in a Ziploc bag and freeze. Waste not, they’re going to go in the stock we are going to make later on.
Season the wings to suit your taste with the spices. If preparing ahead cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Remove from fridge at least 1 hour before grilling.
I believe in team efforts so my husband is in charge of the grill. Our favorite is our trusty Weber kettle and our first one lasted over 20 years. We prefer charcoal but gas can be used.
Place the wings are on a hot grill and cover. Check often, flipping at least one time halfway through. These wings were on the small side and only took about 20 mins to cook. Time will vary depending on the temperature and size.
For the sauce.
Over low heat melt your butter, add the Crystal and stir occasionally until warm and blended.
When the wings are done, let cool for 5 – 10 mins. You can dunk in the sauce or serve it on the side.
Suggested sides: slaw, tomato salad, grilled corn, deviled eggs, oven baked fries, potato salad
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Tagged: chicken wings / diet / paleo / Paula Lean / power athlete diet / recipe / Serves One
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