SPICY CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Necks (Trimmed and cut into 2‑3 inch pieces)
• 1 tsp Salt (Fine sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tbsp Ginger‑Garlic Paste (Freshly made or store‑bought)
• 2 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter) (High‑quality, unsalted)
• 1 tbsp Honey (Prefer raw or light honey)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 1 small Charcoal Piece (A single small lump for smoking)
• 2 tbsp Water (To de‑glaze pan if needed)

Instructions

1. Clean and Cut Chicken Necks

   Rinse the chicken necks under cold water, pat dry, and cut each neck into 2‑3 inch pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate

   Add salt, black pepper, red chili powder, and ginger‑garlic paste to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let rest for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Heat Ghee and Fry

   Heat the ghee in a heavy‑bottom skillet over medium‑high heat (≈180°C). Add the marinated chicken neck pieces in a single layer and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Prepare Smoke

   While the chicken is frying, light the small charcoal piece in a separate pan until red hot (≈250°C). Using tongs, place the hot charcoal into a small metal bowl or foil packet and set it on the edge of the skillet, then immediately cover the skillet with a lid to trap the smoke.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Sweet‑Savory Glaze

   Remove the lid, drizzle honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice over the fried necks. Stir quickly to coat; if the pan looks dry, add 2 tbsp water to de‑glaze.

   Time: PT3M

6. Final Smoking

   Replace the lid and let the chicken sit over the charcoal smoke for another 5 minutes. This infuses a deep smoky flavor.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Remove the charcoal safely, give the chicken necks a final toss, and transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot alongside biryani or with plain rice.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

0 g