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Grilled Chicken Wings with Florida Orange Mescal Glaze
Chicken wings have been flying off bar menus ever since the original Buffalo Wings made their debut at the famous Anchor Bar. They’re still a big favorite...
Servings
6
6
Cuisine Type
- american
Day Part
- dinner
- lunch
Menu Part
- appetizer
Main Ingredient
- Poultry
- Vegetables
- Fruits
Source: Serving Suggestion: Serve with Captiva Cooler.
Chicken wings have been flying off bar menus ever since the original Buffalo Wings made their debut at the famous Anchor Bar. They’re still a big favorite for customers to share while quaffing a beer or cocktail. This grilled variation sports a refreshing orange-mescal glaze—a welcome twist that will tempt even those suffering from chicken wing fatigue.
Ingredients
Florida Orange Mescal Glaze:
2 cups Florida orange juice
½ cup Mescal or tequila
¼ cup agave syrup
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper purée*
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 pounds chicken wings
2 cups Florida oranges, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
2 cups red onion, sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice
*For chipotle pepper purée: Purée one (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in blender. Refrigerate remaining purée for other uses.
Steps
Prepare Florida Orange Mescal Glaze: Place Florida orange juice and mescal in saucepan; cook over medium heat until volume is reduced by two-thirds. Remove from heat; stir in agave syrup, olive oil, chipotle pepper purée, cumin and chili powder. Reserve.
Combine one-half of prepared Florida Orange Mescal Glaze with chicken wings, Florida orange slices, red onions and cilantro in large bowl; toss to coat thoroughly. Place chicken wing mixture in covered container; marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining Florida Orange Mescal glaze.
Remove chicken wings from marinade; discard marinade. Season chicken wings with salt and pepper to taste; grill over medium-high heat until cooked through. Toss with remaining prepared Florida Orange Mescal Glaze and lime juice; serve.
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Oct 18, 2024
