What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? I really like Memorial Day. It is one of those low pressure holidays. There is no need to purchase gifts or make an elaborate meal. It is more about spending time together with simple picnic foods. It really kicks off the grilling seasons for us. We finally hooked up our grill at our new house for Mother’s Day and plan to kick it into full gear this weekend.
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One of my keys to grilling is to take traditional foods and add a twist to them. These Piri Piri style chicken wings are one of those twists. It hails from Portugal and typically features Piri Piri hot sauce or Piri Piri peppers. Unfortunately, those items are not always readily available, so I made some substitutions to give these wings a similar flavor, but also make them perfect for the grill.
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My favorite thing about grilled wings is the charred pieces. They add a little crisp and smokey flavor.
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These are perfect for your weekend picnic or cookout with unexpected flavor and spice.
Piri Piri Style Grilled Chicken Wings
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients (3 pounds chicken wings)
- 2-6 hot chili peppers of your choice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon half-sharp paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds chicken wings
Instructions
Add all ingredients except the chicken wings into the food processor and process until smooth.
Pour into a large zip top bag. Add chicken wings. Marinade for 4 hours. Grill until cooked through. Serve hot
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