
Hi there,
You may remember last fall I was fortunate to attend the New York Times Food Festival. One of my favorite chefs, Michael Solomonov, had a tasting booth, and he was sharing drool worthy chicken wings.
I don’t think there are too many people who don’t like chicken wings, but if you have any type of lipid problem, it isn’t the best idea to eat chicken wings on a regular basis. So I decided to take Michael’s recipe and make it a “smidge healthier”.
The first change I made to the recipe was to change the chicken from wings to skinless chicken thighs. I figured the moist flavor of the bone-in thighs would make up for the lack of crispy skin.
Also, using chicken thighs enabled the recipe to change from a snack to a dinner. I skipped the original wet brine and used the rub as a dry brine. I dry-brined the chicken for about 3 hours.
I then baked the thighs as directed but at 375 for 30 minutes. I then applied the glaze to the chicken thighs and placed them under the broiler until they became nicely browned.
I slathered the serving platter with the Tehina Dip and served the chicken over the dip.
I served the chicken with sweet potato fries and cole slaw. It was a delicious, smidge healthier dinner. I think it would make a perfect entree for a football party.
18 responses to “WINNER, WINNER CHICKEN DINNER”
Pomegranate molasses – where could I purchase this ingredient?
I bought it from a Turkish store, but you can order it from amazon.
I ordered it from Amazon. It has become my world bazarr for ingredients. Happy Spring🐣
As most things, if in doubt, look on Amazon.
This looks really delightful Bernie! I love your little twists on the recipe, and that tahini sauce sounds really versatile! Yummy!
Thanks Dot. Happy Spring🐣
Skinless chicken thighs are my favorite, so much better than boneless breasts! Your recipe sounds wonderful!
Thanks Jenna. Just go to show you, great minds think alike. Happy Spring🐣
Cumin and smoky paprika…I love them both, and who could resist tahini dressing. I can DRINK it
I kinda figured you would like this recipe. Happy Spring Angie🐣
Sounds fabulous!
Thanks so much Angela for taking the time to stop by. Happy Spring🐣
Hi Bernadette, this sounds like a terrific chicken dinner.
Hi Robbie, it was “finger licking good”. Happy Easter my friend.
Sounds lovely… and I have all those ingredients in the pantry… Happy Easter.
Thanks Jo. We have an out of town wedding this Saturday, so it will be a different but fun Easter for the Laganella’s this year.
I remember your trip to the food festival because I was so jealous! 😉 Love what you have done here, Bernadette. There’s no good reason to kick a recipe to the curb just because it no longer suits your wellness needs. Much better to change it up with a “smidge healthier” approach, and you’ve certainly done it here. I love love love the idea of pomegranate-harissa glaze. Mmmm.
I would need to order ingredients fro Amazon as well! You had me at glaze and it sounds delciious.