Recipe by Dragon
I've been making these chicken wings for years now. They have classic portuguese seasonings and are savoury with just the right amount of heat. I dare you to just eat one. Double dog dare you! You can always adjust the heat in these wings by increasing/decreasing the cayenne pepper and red chilli flakes.Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients:
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 large bay leaf, crumbled fine
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher or coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lbs of uncooked chicken wings
Directions:1. Using a mortar and pestle (or food processor), mash the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, salt, chili peppers, black pepper and olive oil into a paste. Put the paste mixture into a large ziploc bag. Add chicken wings to the bag, seal the bag and rub the paste all over the wings. Refrigerate for several hours or over night.
2. Remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
3. Arrange the wings on a lightly oiled cookie sheet; place it 6 inches from the heat. Broil the chicken wings 10-12 minutes until nicely browned; turn the wings and brown another 10 minutes longer until sizzling. It might take less time depending on your oven.
4. Transfer the chicken wings to a plate and drizzle the pan drippings over the wings.
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27 comments:
Oooh, Portuguese-style chicken wings! Looking at the ingredient list, I'm loving these already.
How absolutely lovely. That crunchy look makes it so appealing!
always love chicken wings and these ones look yummy!
best part of the chicken;) superb seasoning :)
Omigosh, that's so weird. I was thinking about making chicken wings. It's a sign!
I've never made wings before...
These are broiled, which is good for my waist.
Dragon....these are great! I've been Q-ing chicken similar to this would ground bay...a most welcome addition to my pantry...you've got taste, girl!
Those ingredients are portuguese? I use some of those same ingredients when I fry and then smother chicken - lol. That's so hilarious to me. BUT, I think I could totally rock this recipe...but chicken wings are costing more like steak these days - lol.
Those look fabulous! I will have to try these sometime. I love chicken wings!
Dragon, your wings recipe sounds very appetizing. And I, like you, have been enjoying "wings" for many years.
I even enjoyed chicken wings before the Anchor Bar made them famous, so to speak, and I am 66 years old.
And before that, my Grandmother (although long deceased, she would now be 116 years old) prepared "chicken wings" on a regular basis down in Houston, Texas.
But, Dragon, I gotta tell you . . . the last time I visited Portugal, no one there was eating or serving "chicken wings."
At least not as WE know "chicken wings."
Since I started buying whole chickens a couple months ago, I've been saving the wings rather than cooking them with whatever recipe I'm making... Now that I've got a few pounds worth I've started looking for a good recipe -- this might just be it! I like the simplicity of the preparation and all the spices... I might add some smoked paprika too... yum!
js: They are really good!
noble: Just the way I like them. :)
mocha: You'll love these.
zita: thanks!
emiline: It was meant to be.
peter: Why thank you, sir.
darius: Yes, these are the types of seasonings in any Portuguese pantry, including my own. All the good stuff is expensive, eh? :)
nate-n-annie: Let me know how they turn out. Thanks!
docchuck: You're right, they don't traditionally serve chicken wings in Portugal but they do use these spices to season their chicken/pork/shrimp. I've just adapted it to chicken wings. My Dad is a 66 year old Portuguese man who just loves these. :)
jen: Smoked paprika sounds great. Let me know how they turn out.
Looks great - I'm glad I always have these spices on hand. I'll try it on other meats as well.
Those are some mean wings!
I know I wouldn't be able to just eat one!! They sure do look good!
I'm always a little wary of recipes that ask you to leave your raw chicken out at room temperature for a while. Is there a reason why this is not dodgy? Like, is something in the marinade "cooking" the chicken, or something?
Or, alternatively, if you're paranoid like me, what would happen if you just put the wings straight from the fridge into the hot oven? Would it just take longer to cook?
Those look good and the seasoning sounds tasty. Now I am craving some chicken wings.
jude: It really works with roast pork as well.
jen: Mean and spicy.
deborah: I knew it!
camille: Thanks for visiting. I let them rest at room temperature so that they will cook quicker and more even. When broiling you have to be careful not to scorch the outside. If you put them in the oven right out of the fridge, it will take longer. Instead of broiling, cook them in a high oven (say 450) until they are almost done. Then turn on the broiler to get them crispy. Let me know how it turns out.
Kevin: You'll love these.
Mmmm, these sound like homemade Nando's (which both Nick and I adore...). We also have a fab BBQ chicken wings recipe, but it's more of a sticky marinade than a spicy one. Still, there's nothing better than chicken wings straight off the BBQ!
I made these last night and they were fantastic!!!
jeanne: Nando is a good portuguese boy!
andrew's mom: I'm so glad you liked them!
Dragon your blog is great !!! Your chickenwings mouthwatering, we do the whole chicken like that, but you already know that...
Great photos...
From Portugal with love...
mesa: Obrigada!
I used to holiday in Portugal a lot as a kid - these look so authentic - and are bringing back so many memories...!
My first visit to your blog and I can't stop looking at those wings! We haven't done wings in a long time, but I think that's about to change. Saving this recipe! Thanks!
We are eating your wings for hors'deurve night (friday nite dinner). My husband and neighbor wanted me to thank you! Yum, perfect spice. Only problem is I can't post them as my own! he he
I look at what you present with a growing hunger. I find my desire to eat Portuguese to be almost insatiable.
Dragon,
These are the best wings ever!!!
They are now a staple on our dinner table;-)
Thanks so much!!!
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