Description
This Chicken Wing Boil is a flavorful and hearty dish, featuring tender chicken wings simmered with spices, vegetables, and a zesty broth. It’s the perfect comfort food for family dinners or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wing Boil:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, cleaned and trimmed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Butter Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice level)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Start by cleaning and trimming the chicken wings. If you’d like, you can remove the tips or leave them on for extra flavor.
- Cook the Chicken Wings:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken wings to the pot and sear them for about 3-5 minutes on each side, just to brown them slightly.
- Simmer the Chicken Wings:
- Add the chicken broth, water, quartered onion, halved lemon, chopped celery, chopped carrot, and bell pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir in the bay leaves, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken wings are cooked through and tender.
- Make the Spicy Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, lemon juice, honey (if using), and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Serve:
- Once the chicken wings are cooked, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the spicy butter sauce over the wings, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the chicken wing boil with a side of rice, cornbread, or fresh vegetables for a complete meal!
Notes
- If you prefer a less spicy version, omit the cayenne pepper and adjust the hot sauce to your preferred heat level.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your taste. Potatoes, corn on the cob, or green beans would be great additions.
- You can make the spicy butter sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4-5 wings)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg