Hi folks, I'm your host, Chef G., and I'm happier than a rooster crowing at dawn to be back with another episode of the Chef G. Cooking Channel. In fact, I might actually have a little rooster in my blood. For one thing, my friends often comment about how cocky I am. For another thing, some of my neighbors have complained about all the cackling and screeching I do in the early morning hours. In addition, Mrs. Chef G. tells me that even my appearance resembles that of a chicken. I don't see any similarity myself, but, whatever.
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COCKADOODLE-DOOOOO!!! |
Since all the other chefs were afraid of competing against me, the "First Annual International Chicken Wing Challenge" will feature three of my own versions to determine which chicken wing recipe is the best in all the world.
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While on my way to pick up some chicken wings for the challenge, I saw this rooster. He can only WISH he was as handsome as me and could cockadoodle-doo as loud as me. |
I like all parts of a chicken except the liver and the feet. But wings are my fave. Sure, there is a lot of fatty skin surrounding the wing meat, and it requires a little extra work to nibble around the bones, but the meat is sooooo sweet and tender. And there are many delicious rubs and sauces to enhance them. And, thanks to the fat, it's almost impossible to overcook them or to f--k them up in any other way.
I have featured chicken wings in the past. Long time fans will remember that recipe because it was one of the most popular episodes from the early days of the Chef G. Cooking Channel. In case you are new to the blog, here is a link: THE CHEF G. COOKING CHANNEL: ROASTED ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS (With A Guest Appearance By Another Famous Chef)
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Now it's time to get down to preparing three different chicken wing recipes for the tournament. All of them will be easier than the complicated Roasted Asian Chicken Wings recipe, yet I still believe all of them have a chance to win the "KING OF THE WINGS" grand prize.
The first step is to educate you on exactly what part of a chicken I'm talking about here. For that purpose, I'm going use one of my other artistic skills--painting. (That's right, I have other artistic skills besides the art of cooking.)
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Every chicken has two chicken wings. They are located on each side of the body, next to the breast and above the legs (aka drumsticks.) |
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From left to right: Cajun Wings, Asian Wings, Barbeque Wings. Pay no attention to the chicken breasts on the far right. They are for the health-minded Mrs. Chef G. |
It was time for the taste test to determine the champion. The judge was the great Chef G.--ME. I put one of each on a plate. I tasted them individually, cleansing my palate with beer between each one.
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Messy yes, but super tasty. |
I was pretty sure I had a favorite, but before awarding a winner of the First International Chicken Wing Challenge, I ate another round just to be sure. That finalized my decision.
Even if all of the international competitors showed up, I'm sure you still would have won. Other countries do wings, but not in the same way as America where you can have entire restaurant chains based on them. All three of your varieties looked delicious. I think I would have liked creole the most, but I'm sure your two rounds of necessary tasting picked the true winner. I find wings hard to digest and a lot of work for so little meat but I'd definitely would have had to try them! Maybe there's some more grill recipes to come thru fall? -- Emily
ReplyDeleteYou're right on two counts: 1) I would have won the contest no matter how many great chefs entered the competition. (In fact, being the judge, I'm pretty sure I would have seen to it that I got 2nd & 3rd place as well.) 2) Chicken wings really do require quite a bit of work for not much meat, but at least they're better than crab legs and most other shellfish in that regard.
DeleteThanks, as always, for your comment, and yes, almost certainly there will be more grilling to come.