diff --git a/public/images/bbq-chicken.jpg b/public/images/bbq-chicken.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d97185 Binary files /dev/null and b/public/images/bbq-chicken.jpg differ diff --git a/src/pages/blog/bbq-chicken-wings-recipe.md b/src/pages/blog/bbq-chicken-wings-recipe.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3151d4e --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/blog/bbq-chicken-wings-recipe.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +--- +title: My recipe for BBQ chicken wings +description: As long as I'm writing this down, I might as well publish it +tags: + - weblogpomo2024 + - bbq + - chicken + - wings + - recipe + - grilling +--- + +Hey, did you know I make really good BBQ chicken wings? +I use a recipe I invented myself, and every time I make it I'm terrified I'll forget how to do it; I've never written it down. +Today, that changes! + +I'm writing this mostly because I want to print it out and add it to my cookbook, but since I don't have anything else to post about right now, you get to come along for the ride. + +The rub is flavorful but not too spicy. +My kid loves it. + +## Equipment + +- Gas grill with top rack +- Grill tongs +- Meat thermometer +- Small bowl for mixing rub +- Large bowl for seasoning chicken +- Small bowl for BBQ sauce +- Silicone brush for BBQ sauce + +## Ingredients + +### Meat + +- 2 pounds chicken wings, cut up +- Around 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs (about six legs) + +### Rub + +- 2 tablespoons brown sugar +- 1 tablespoon chili powder +- 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked preferred) +- 1 tablespoon black pepper +- 1 tablespoon salt +- Some quantity of garlic-infused olive oil + +### Dressing + +- Your favorite BBQ sauce + +## Instructions + +### Preparation + +1. In a small bowl, mix all the components of the rub together until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. +2. Place all of the chicken in a large bowl. +3. Drizzle the chicken with garlic-infused olive oil. +4. Sprinkle about 1/3rd of the rub over the chicken. +5. Mix the chicken around in the bowl until the rub is evenly distributed. +6. Repeat drizzling the chicken with oil, dusting it with rub, and mixing it two more times, until you are out of rub + +### Cooking + +1. Preheat your grill at maximum heat with the lid closed for 10 minutes. +2. Using tongs, arrange your chicken on the top rack of the grill. +3. Close the lid of the grill and cook the chicken for 8 minutes. +4. Open the lid and flip the chicken over. +5. Close the lid and cook the chicken for another 8 minutes. +6. Using the meat thermometer, ensure that your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If it has not, lower the grill's heat to medium-low to avoid charring the skin too much, flip the chicken, and grill it for an additional 3 minutes. Continue flipping and grilling for 3 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. +7. Lower the grill's heat to the minimum. +8. Using the silicone brush, baste the chicken with BBQ sauce. +9. Close the lid and cook the chicken on minimum heat for 2-3 minutes, in order to set the sauce. +10. Open the lid and flip the chicken over. +11. Using the silicone brush, baste the other side of the chicken with BBQ sauce. +12. Close the lid and cook the chicken on minimum heat for another 2-3 minutes. +13. Remove the chicken from the grill and serve it. + +## Photo + +Your chicken should look something like this: + +![A plate of BBQ chicken](/images/bbq-chicken.jpg "A plate of BBQ chicken")