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Tangy Grilled Chicken Wings With Quick Giardiniera
Think Buffalo wings—saucy chicken, cheesy dip, crunchy vegetables—but turned slightly on its head with whipped feta and handheld giardiniera.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 35m👤 Kendra Vaculin📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●saucepan
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Whisk ⅓ cup double-concentrated tomato paste, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning, 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, and 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Add 2 lb. chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated, patted dry, and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least ⏱️ 1 hour and, preferably, up to ⏱️ 3 hours.
. garlic powder1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning1 Tbsp. smoked paprika1 Tbsp. chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated, patted dry2 lb
2
Meanwhile, place ½ medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets, 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into 3"-long sticks, 3 celery stalks, cut into 3"-long sticks, and ½ cup pickled hot cherry peppers, halved, in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring 2 Tbsp. sugar and remaining 1 cup white wine vinegar and 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup cherry pepper brine; pour mixture over vegetables. Let sit ⏱️ 15 minutes, then chill until ready to serve.
large carrot, peeled, cut into 3"-long sticks1celery stalks, cut into 3"-long sticks3. sugar2 Tbsp
3
Combine 12 oz. feta and 2 Tbsp. buttermilk or sour cream in a food processor; season generously with freshly ground pepper. Process until very smooth, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Set whipped feta aside.
. feta12 oz. buttermilk or sour cream2 TbspFreshly ground pepper
4
Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Remove chicken wings from marinade, letting excess drip back into bowl, and arrange on grate. Cover and grill, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a wing registers 165°, 20–⏱️ 25 minutes.
5
To serve, spread reserved whipped feta on a platter; arrange chicken wings on top. Tuck drained pickled vegetables around. Drizzle hot honey over. Do Ahead: Vegetables can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
Hot honey (for serving)
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