by arielleclementine
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Expand2 pounds chicken wings Ask a question about this ingredient
kosher salt and black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups juice from 3 blood oranges Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 tablespoons honey Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 tablespoon blood orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepLine a baking sheet with foil, then with parchment paper.
Ask a question about this stepCut the chicken wings into thirds, and reserve the wing tips for stock. Pat dry thoroughly. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, flipping the wings every 15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the wings are baking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, mix the blood orange juice, zest, honey, and crushed red pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until the glaze has reduced to about 1/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepAfter the wings have baked for 45 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and brush the wings all over with the glaze. Return to the oven to bake for 5 more minutes. Serve warm with Minted Whipped Feta (recipe follows).
Ask a question about this step3/4 pounds fresh feta, rinsed and crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint Ask a question about this ingredient
Put the crumbled feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. It should look a bit like hummus. Add the chopped mint and pulse a few times to incorporate.
Ask a question about this stepServe in a pretty bowl topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of mint.
Ask a question about this stephaha! you dare! they really are good wings. the dip can be a bit thick, depending on the type of feta you use, so thin it with a bit of milk or cream if need be. if you're not quite convinced, i love love this wing recipe, which is great on it's own without a dip: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/09/mahogany-glazed-chicken-wings-recipe.html
I am dying to make this! Do you think this recipe would work substituting skinless chicken thighs for the wings? If so, what would you recommend as far as cook time.
thank you so much! i think it should work with chicken thighs- though you won't have the delicious/fatty crackly skin bits. the flavors will all be there though. i think the bake time should be pretty comparable. i'd probably drop the temperature down to the 375 or 400 though, since you don't need the high heat to crisp the skin. let me know how it turns out!
Hi Arielleclemintine,
I want to make these for a party but it's not blood orange season yet. You think I could mix half orange, half pomegranate juice?
hi cheese! thanks for making these wings again! i think your idea sounds just lovely, though i might use a bit less pomegranate juice then orange juice- i personally find it a bit bitter. please let me know how this works out if you try it!
this sounds delish
reminds me of a recipe from The China Moon Cookbook by Barbara Tropp
(no feta, natch)
going to try these
thanks! i haven't heard of this cookbook, but of course i'm not surprised to hear i'm not the first to put a citrus/chile glaze on chicken! i hope you like it :)
This sounds fantastic, but I'm just wondering where everyone is finding blood oranges this time of year? They are out of season!
Okay, after picking a few local chefs' brains, I'm thinking that blood orange sorbet would work as a substitution ... I'm going to try it with that and report back. :o)
There is also a blood orange concentrate that I've used in professional kitchens. Here is a link on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/The-Perfect-Puree-Napa-Valley/dp/B000280UPK
It's a bit steep at $25, but it is concentrate and it freezes really well.
oof, that is a tricky one! as i was just telling halfasiangirl and mrslarkin, arielleclementine (the sister of my life) is in europe for two weeks, eating her way through france and italy with her husband, otherwise i'm sure she would love to help find some blood oranges! thanks for the comment (on her behalf), and i'm sure she will look forward to hearing the outcome!
hi rochelle :) thanks for your interest in my recipe! i created this for the blood orange/feta/mint contest last year, so naturally i used blood oranges. i feel that the best substitute would simply be regular ole freshly-squeezed orange juice. you won't have the reddish-tint on the wings, but i think the flavor will be really similar :)
I never would have thought to pair the whipped feta with chicken wins. Sounds fantastic. (P.S. Yay Texas!)
hi there halfasiangirl! as i was just telling mrslarkin, my dear sister is in europe for two weeks, eating her way through france and italy with her husband! but thanks for the comment (on her behalf) and DO try them, they are really, really yummy!
hooray, thank you! and yay texas indeed!
Yes! Glad this is in the running! How's life down yonder? We've missed you!
mrslarkin, hello! ma belle soeur is in paris with her sweet husband for two weeks, but i'm sure she'll be delighted to see your comment upon her return! just didn't want you to feel snubbed by that little orange we all know and love!
hi mrslarkin! life down here is wonderful! my husband and i just got back from a trip to france and italy, and had a fantastic time- we ate approximately 40 pounds of food- it was terrific! thanks for your kind words :)
SOOO glad you submitted this one. They are awesome!
thanks friend!
The wings are in the oven. Smells divine! Thank you for this twist of an idea!
Totally agree that the feta dip was thick- I threw in a splash of whole milk.
fantastic! i do hope you like them!
This is a tangy sweet hot combo...I'm astounded by your creativity.
hooray! how lovely of you to say!
Oh, for heaven's sake, you sisters have GOT to stop! This looks amazing--the photo, yes, definitely, but I mean the whole recipe seems fabulous. I will definitely be making this. Have a great time on your spring break with spunky gran (I have some aunts in their 80s who still sizzle, so I can only imagine). Thanks for posting another great entry.
what fun!! thank you so much! helen and i had a blast with our granny :)
This is a great combination.
thank you!
All I can say is dang, girl!
haha! thanks, ICP!
Mmmm....whipped feta, love it!
thank you, testkitchenette!
Rats! We've been out-cooked again. Girl, you can make your very own cookbook! This one's yettilicious.
oh man! i laughed and laughed when i saw this!! thanks for the lovely compliment too :)
These sound wonderful! Pefect springtime in Texas (or anywhere but we are the lucky ones in the sunshine :-) snack ... better served poolside?
thanks, friend! absolutely- if only i had a pool!
fantastic new take on buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce.... yours sounds soooo much better
hooray! thank you!
Y'all are killing me. Love this.
yay! thank you, lastnightsdinner!
interesting use of ingredients, sounds tasty!
thank you! i really liked this week's theme- it felt like our very own 'top chef' quickfire challenge!
Ooh Yetter Pie, this one was mighty fine!! Such a cool spin on hot wings and blue cheese dipping sauce, BUT WAY BETTER!! That blood orange glaze was really really yummy and I liked the contrast of the wings with the strong flavors of the whipped feta!!! Giddyup : )
ps I'm still dying over that tag!
yay! thanks sister! i don't care for the name yetter pie, though. sounds... funky. but oh boy! hooray for tommy boy!
thanks! i learned about it from cooks illustrated- spicy whipped feta is apparently a classic greek appetizer :)
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Dare i make these for Super Bowl?