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Grilled Chicken Wings and Livers with Balsamic-Mustard Glaze

Grilled Chicken Wings and Livers with Balsamic-Mustard Glaze
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Grilled Chicken Wings and Livers with Balsamic-Mustard Glaze It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Using poultry shears, cut the chicken wings in half at the joints; set the drumettes in a large shallow baking dish. With the shears, snip off the strips of fat along each side of the other wing pieces.
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Add the pieces to the drumettes.
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In a mini food processor, combine the chopped garlic with the jalapeos, 1/4 cup of the mustard, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Process until smooth.
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Toss 1/2 cup of the marinade with the wings. In a small bowl, toss the chicken livers with the remaining 1/4 cup of marinade. Cover and refrigerate the wings and livers for 6 hours or for up to 2 days.
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Light a grill. To make the glaze, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 3/4 cup of mustard and 1/2 cup of vinegar with the hot sauce.
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Thread the chicken wings without crowding onto pairs of parallel 12-inch skewers; keep the drumettes and the other chicken wing pieces on separate sets of skewers. Thread the livers onto double skewers, leaving 1/2 inch between them. Season the chicken wings and livers with salt and pepper.
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Brush the livers with the glaze and grill over a hot fire, brushing frequently with the glaze, until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Clean the grill with a wire brush if necessary, then brush the bread with olive oil and grill the slices over the hot fire until toasted. While still hot, rub the bread on both sides with the halved garlic clove.
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Serve immediately with the chicken livers.
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Brush the chicken wings with the glaze and grill over a medium-hot fire, brushing generously with the glaze and turning for even browning, until cooked through and crisp, about 8 minutes per side.
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Serve at once.
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Make Ahead: The marinated chicken wings and livers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. The mustard-balsamic glaze can be refrigerated overnight.
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Wine Recommendation: A bright, fruity Pinot Noir will flatter the sweet and tangy balsamic mustard, as well as the earthy chicken livers. Two good choices: the 1999 Kenwood Russian River Valley and the 1999 Domaine Carneros, both from California.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rose, Sparkling Wine

Chicken Wings works really well with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. White meat is typically paired with white wine as to not overpower the flavor of the meat, so chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are safe choices. Chicken prepared with a tomato sauce or certainly a red wine sauce can and should be served with a red like a pinot noir. The Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 30 dollars per bottle.
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is from three plots bordering Meursault with vine ages from 15 to 51 years. Soils are predominantly argile (clay), bringing weight and texture to this Bourgogne Blanc.The 2015 vintage shows aromas of ripe melon, hazelnut, and lemon custard, and tend to be broader and more textural than wines from neighboring villages. Aging small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla.White Burgundy, with its richness, texture, and toasted flavors pairs well with light fish and shellfish and can counterbalance cream-based sauces. Oak-aged Chardonnay from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score57
Dairy FreeVery Healthy
DietsDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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