Hot Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Hot honey chicken drumsticks are chicken drumsticks butterflied by cutting lengthwise along the bone to open the meat flat, seasoned generously with poultry seasoning, grilled at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until they reach 165°F internal temperature, then coated in a sticky hot honey wing sauce made from butter, honey, wing sauce, red chili flakes, and […]
Homemade Fried Chicken
Homemade fried chicken is bone-in chicken thighs brined in tangy pickle juice and buttermilk, coated in a crispy cornstarch-flour blend, then deep-fried in high-heat oil at 325-350°F for 14-16 minutes until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 175-185°F. The pickle juice brine tenderizes the meat through acidity while adding subtle tangy flavor, and […]
Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings
Wet lemon pepper wings use 2 lbs individually cut chicken wings patted completely dry, tossed lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, seasoned generously on all sides with lemon pepper, and rested for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Grill at 350°F direct heat for 30-40 minutes, turning frequently to prevent flare-ups and build crispy skin, until […]
Grilled Chicken Wings with Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Sauce
Grilled chicken wings use 8 lbs of chicken wings patted dry, lightly coated with olive or avocado oil, and seasoned generously with poultry seasoning or homemade blend made from 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons each of black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, plus 2 teaspoons smoked paprika. Grill at 350°F over indirect heat, […]
Grilled Hot Honey Butterflied Chicken Drumsticks
Butterflied chicken drumsticks recipe uses 2.5-3 lbs of drumsticks butterflied by cutting lengthwise along the bone with a sharp fillet knife, opening fully to expose the bone, and pressing flat to create more surface area. Season generously with poultry seasoning, then grill at 350°F with flips every few minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F in […]
Sweet Heat Glazed Fried Chicken Recipe
Sweet heat glazed fried chicken recipe uses 8-10 pieces of bone-in chicken marinated for 2 hours minimum (or overnight) in buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce, then coated heavily in seasoned potato starch mixed with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional cayenne. Rest the coated chicken for 10-15 minutes before frying at […]
Griddle Chicken Tacos with Guacamole and Chipotle Salsa
Griddle chicken tacos use 3 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/4-inch pieces, seasoned with taco seasoning, then cooked on a screaming hot griddle with diced jalapeño and onion until the edges char and crisp. Serve on yellow street corn tortillas that have been lightly oiled and heated on the griddle for flexibility […]
Asado Style Turkey Recipe
Asado style turkey is a whole turkey split in half by removing the backbone and cutting through the breastbone, seasoned with a paste of minced garlic, carne asada seasoning, and olive oil rubbed under the skin and all over the surface, then cooked at 300°F until it reaches 165°F internal temperature with the final 20 […]
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey garlic chicken thighs are bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated with a poultry seasoning and olive oil wet rub. You grill or cook them on a griddle until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 175°F. Then they get glazed in a sticky sauce made from honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders
Thanksgiving turkey sliders are mini ground turkey burgers seasoned with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and garlic, cooked on a griddle until they hit 165°F, topped with melted Swiss cheese, then stacked on toasted King’s Hawaiian slider buns with homemade cranberry mayo, crispy fried onions, and a brush of chive butter on top. The cranberry mayo is […]