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Mediterranean Style Chicken Wings with Grilled Onion & Pepper Chutney

Feb 2, 2019 · 60 Comments

Chicken wings get a major upgrade this season with a Mediterranean marinade and a sweet grilled onion & pepper chutney to serve alongside it.

Chicken wings. They are the single least ‘meaty’ part of the chicken, and are far from being the most tender, flavorful (on their own), or juicy. Add in tiny bones and a sizeable crown of grizzle, which are less then pleasant to eat around, and it isn’t hard to see why chicken wings, very literally, used to be thrown away in the same way that ‘grizzle bones’ were once regarded as ‘junk.’

Fast forward to today, and that equation has completely flipped. A whole roasted chicken is ‘old fashioned,’ cutlets are for busy weeknights, and chicken breasts (grilled or otherwise) are often regarded as ‘healthy’ as opposed to ‘delectable.’ By comparison, a tray of wings is a sure sign of a party. The subject of countless books, shows, and blogs devoted solely to tfhe preparation of ‘Wings,’ it’s safe to say that these former ‘undesirables’ have captured our collective culinary imagination.

For today’s post, I wanted to prepare a plate of wings, but I wanted to pass on overly thick and spicy sauces and mounds of cheese, while also skipping the deep fryer. Instead, I wanted a more ‘upscale’ plate of wings, one that could serve equally well at a game party as at a dinner party.

The end result – Mediterranean Style Chicken Wings with a grilled onion and bell pepper chutney.

The recipe is surprisingly easy to put together. We start off by marinating the wings in mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Italian parsley – sans the stems – finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, coriander, and sugar. We then let the wings marinade in this mixture in the fridge for at least an hour, or, for best results, overnight.

We then set the wings in a cast iron pan, and bake in the oven for fifty-five to sixty minutes at three-hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Note that there shoudn’t be any marinade left over, as this is not a watery marinade. However, if you do, feel free to add that into the pan with the chicken.

The chutney is a bit more involved to prepare then the chicken itself. We start off by grilling a red bell pepper either directly on the open flame of your stovetop, or, if you prefer, dry in a cast iron pan. Either way, you want to achieve a nice char as pictured below. After letting the pepper cool, scrape the char off, and then cut the pepper into diced strips as pictured below.

Finally, heat a cast iron pan with some olive oil, sliced onion, and chopped garlic, and allow them to achieve a nice golden color. You want the onion to be slightly translucent.

Finally, combine the peppers, onions, and garlic in a medium-sized mixing bowl, and add in chopped raisins, fresh lemon juice, honey, the seasonings listed below, along with some olive oil, parsley, and then give that all a nice toss to mix, and serve it alongside the wings.


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Yields 12 wings

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Mediterranean Style Chicken Wings with Grilled Onion & Pepper Chutney

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1 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

    For the Chicken Wings:
  • 12 chicken wings with tips cut off
  • For the Marinade:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup of fresh Italian parsley – stems removed and chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves – finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • For the Chutney:
  • ½ cup raisins – chopped
  • 1 sweet onion – diced
  • 1 red bell pepper – grilled
  • 3 tbs. honey
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic – chopped fine
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley – stems removed chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil plus and extra one or two to grill the onion and garlic

Instructions

    For the Chicken Wings:
  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken wings and toss. This may be used immediately or cover and place in the refrigerator for an hour or up to overnight.
  3. Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
  4. Place chicken wings in a cast iron frying pan and bake for 55 – 60 minutes or until the wings become a beautiful golden color and the juices at the thickest part of the wings runs clear.
  5. For the Chutney:
  6. Grill the red bell pepper on the open grill or in a pan to a nice char. Let the pepper cool and then gently scrap the skin off and cut the pepper into diced pieces.
  7. Next, heat a cast iron frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil and place the sliced onion and chopped garlic in the pan to get to a nice golden color, tossing as you saute, so that you do not burn the garlic.
  8. Place the diced pepper and the onion and garlic in a medium sized bowl. If you would like the chutney in smaller pieces you may use a scissor and cut through the pieces in the bowl.
  9. Add the chopped raisins, lemon juice, honey, seasonings, olive oil and parsley and toss.
  10. Serve with the wings. Refrigerate after using.
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Variations and Uses for the Chutney:

One of the reasons I love this chutney is its versatility. From being easily ‘tweaked’ to making for a great addition to a variety of recipes, this is one item you’ll want to keep in the back of your mind.

1) Turn a ‘quick and easy’ omelet into a ‘gourmet’ breakfast. As pictured here, simply prep a ‘French style’ style omelet with some cheese, salt and pepper, and then spoon the chutney over the top. Warmed or room temperature for the chutney works equally well in my experience.

2) Sandwich spread. I find this chutney works particularly well on panini or grilled sandwiches to add a bit of complexity. Either spread onto the sandwich during assembly, or used as a dip afterward works great.

3) Steak spread. With some crumbled blu cheese, this chutney would work wonders on your favorite steak with a bit of crumbled blu cheese mixed in.

4) Add some heat. My son prefers this chutney a bit on the spicier side. To achieve this, feel free to add in some red pepper flakes. For even more heat, simply grill up a jalapeno, chop that into the chutney. You can adjust these measurements to fit your heat preference/tolerance.

5) For celery boats, simply add the chutney to a block of cream cheese and give a few chops in a food processor and spread into the celery boats.

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    03/02/2019 at 5:17 am

    They look fingerlickingly delicious! Love the herby marinade.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      03/02/2019 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you Angie. Have a beautiful day! xo
      Reply
  2. Chiara says

    03/02/2019 at 10:12 pm

    I’ll definitely be making this again, and again, and again ! Have a good week my dear, xoxo
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 3:54 pm

      I hope you enjoy it dear Chiara. Have a beautiful week xoxo
      Reply
  3. Reeni says

    03/02/2019 at 11:12 pm

    I must admit I'm not much of a wing eater but the chutney could change that! I want to slather it on everything! Lovely. :)
    ★★★★★
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    • Catherine says

      04/02/2019 at 10:05 pm

      Oh Reeni, I love wings!! and I am putting the chutney on everything. Great to have you visiting. xo
      Reply
  4. DAVID J MYERS says

    04/02/2019 at 5:15 pm

    Catherine, Great looking wings! Love the seasoning you used. I'm not much for chutney but I think they'd be tasty straight up! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      04/02/2019 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you Dave. Have a great day!
      Reply
  5. Stacie says

    04/02/2019 at 6:35 pm

    I love this healthy take on an appetizer classic. I can't wait to try these!
    ★★★★★
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    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  6. Gloria says

    04/02/2019 at 7:09 pm

    We are chicken wing lovers here. Homemade beats anything you can get at the grocery store. I know these would be HUGE hit, and I would have to make a double batch for sure.
    ★★★★★
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    • Catherine says

      04/02/2019 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you Gloria!
      Reply
  7. Aleta says

    04/02/2019 at 7:30 pm

    I can already taste these beauties and haven’t even been to the store for the ingredients yet! My husband is going to be thrilled when I make these :)
    ★★★★★
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    • Catherine says

      04/02/2019 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you Aleta. I hope you and your husband enjoy them.
      Reply
  8. Shannon Lyon says

    05/02/2019 at 2:44 am

    I love all things Mediterranean! (And roasted pepper!). YUM.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 6:17 pm

      Me too! Thank you for visiting.
      Reply
  9. Alexandra says

    05/02/2019 at 3:41 am

    I love chicken wings so much, and I bet that onion and pepper chutney is utterly delicious - can't wait to try!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you, enjoy!
      Reply
  10. Yeah Lifestyle says

    05/02/2019 at 1:16 pm

    This sounds like such a delicious meal that my whole family would enjoy. Love Mediterranean flavours!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  11. Elaine Benoit says

    05/02/2019 at 1:22 pm

    I'm a huge chicken wing fan and these wings look outstanding! I also love chutney and it looks so delicious!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  12. John Mulindi says

    05/02/2019 at 6:19 pm

    Anything with chicken makes my favourite dish pick. The chicken wings looks so delicious, wow! I can't wait to try this out at home.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy them.
      Reply
  13. Des says

    05/02/2019 at 6:31 pm

    That marinade sounds fantastic! I the chutney would pair well with so many other options. Can't wait to make this.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      05/02/2019 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you and I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try.
      Reply
  14. Soniachic95 says

    05/02/2019 at 10:47 pm

    Everything on here are amazing especially those wings,just by looking at them I’m hungry!
    ★★★★☆
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  15. Julie Plagens says

    06/02/2019 at 2:33 am

    Fantastic recipe. This is something my family would definitely eat. I will have to check it out.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try.
      Reply
  16. Courtney Glenny says

    06/02/2019 at 3:40 am

    This looks tasty and beautiful! I can't wait to try it!
    Reply
  17. Courtney Glenny says

    06/02/2019 at 3:41 am

    This looks tasty! I can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy it if you give the recipe a try.
      Reply
  18. Emily says

    06/02/2019 at 4:18 am

    I need to try this recipe out stat! Those look so delicious!
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you. Hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a try.
      Reply
  19. Sam says

    06/02/2019 at 5:49 am

    I don't usually think of chicken wings of upscale, but this recipe definitely upgrades them. What a great giveaway!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  20. Chelle Dizon says

    06/02/2019 at 8:07 am

    One of my favorite dish is actually my Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Wings. This recipe that you shared sounds really tasty and delicious. Thank you so much!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  21. Chastity says

    06/02/2019 at 1:20 pm

    This menu is something that I can enjoy since my diet is chicken and fish. I like the fact that you grilled the pepper on the stove top, didn’t know we could. I will be trying this myself!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you. I hope you enjoy the recipe and keep a close eye on the pepper and grill carefully
      Reply
  22. Preet says

    06/02/2019 at 1:46 pm

    Wow, so delicious and easy recipe to make for the kids. I am sure my kids will love it like and will make their favorite.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  23. Lisa says

    06/02/2019 at 2:09 pm

    This is a gorgeous recipe! I love chicken wings, and Mediterranean style too.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you.
      Reply
  24. Sumit says

    06/02/2019 at 5:49 pm

    Lovely, so tempting and to make for my parents. I am sure they will love this for sure.
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you, I hope they do.
      Reply
  25. Sophia says

    06/02/2019 at 8:48 pm

    This grilled chicken looks the best and I looks so well seasoned. I love anything with onions.
    Reply
  26. Courthey says

    07/02/2019 at 1:28 pm

    Omg can we say yum?! I just live chicken wings! Must give this recipe a try. Delicious
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you. I hope you enjoy it, if you do.
      Reply
  27. Sonal says

    07/02/2019 at 7:59 pm

    I am so trying this for my kids. These look so crispy and that side is droolsome.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Catherine says

      08/02/2019 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try.
      Reply
  28. Kiki Johnson says

    09/02/2019 at 12:28 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE grilled red bell peppers! I can't believe I have never made chutney with them! This recipe is super inspiring! Cannot wait to try!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  29. Marisa Franca says

    09/02/2019 at 8:19 pm

    We really enjoy chicken wings. Yes, they are very flavorful and it doesn't matter if they're fried, grilled, or baked. They taste terrific any way we can get them. They used to be so cheap at the grocery store but now everyone wants to buy them. So it's a matter of supply and demand. The wings are the most expensive part of the chicken. Your wings look so tasty with the Mediterranean flavors. The chutney is such a great accompaniment to the wings.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  30. Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen says

    10/02/2019 at 2:59 pm

    These look great for game day parties and backyard summer BBQs too! I love the chutney accompaniment as well!
    Reply
  31. Lorie says

    11/02/2019 at 2:44 am

    Oh my gosh that Chutney sounds amazing! Well and obviously the chicken wings too. Yum, these are winning!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  32. Daniela says

    11/02/2019 at 4:11 am

    Those are some nice looking chicken wings. Thanks for sharing the recipe :).
    Reply
  33. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    11/02/2019 at 7:19 am

    I love roasted red peppers so this recipe sounds like it would be right up my alley! We'll definitely have to give this a try the next time we have chicken wings.
    Reply
  34. Jyothi (Jo) says

    11/02/2019 at 8:17 am

    Those chicken wings, that chutney...this is what they call flavour packed meals. I love it and I am going to be trying your Mediterranean style chicken wings recipe soon
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  35. Jagruti Dhanecha says

    11/02/2019 at 8:18 am

    We love all the things Mediterranean, such a flavourful and delicious, roasted red peppers brings that extra flavours.
    ★★★★★
    Reply

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