Chicken Wings Al Pastor with a Cotija Cheese Dressing
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Servings
4
Cook In:
45 min
Prep In:
4 hours
Method:
Grill
Introduction
About Chicken Wings Al Pastor
By: Sous Chef Myka
Chicken wings are a grill-lover’s dream, and these Al Pastor Wings with Cotija Cheese Dressing are the perfect backyard bar food.
- 4 Guajillo Peppers
- 2 Ancho Peppers
- Water
- ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ Tsp Mexican Oregano
- 1 & ½ White Onion
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Large Tomato
- 2 Tsp Kosher Salt
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2 Tbsp Olive Oil
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1 Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce
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1 Tbsp Adobo Sauce
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2 Tsp Sugar
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¼ Cup Orange Juice
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¾ Cup White Vinegar
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3 Lbs. Chicken Wings
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⅓ Cup Mayonnaise
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⅓ Cup Cotija Cheese
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¼ Cup Buttermilk
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¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
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¼ Tsp Onion Powder
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1 Pinch Salt
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1 Pineapple
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1 Small Bunch Cilantro
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8 Tbsp Butter
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3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
How to prepare chicken wings al pastor
The key to great chicken wings is a medium-low heat grill, and these wings are ideally suited for . The Al Pastor marinade is full of flavor, and the Cotija cheese dressing adds a delicious creamy element. But the best part of these wings is definitely the grill marks. They give the wings a nice char and really elevate the flavors. So if you’re looking for a tasty chicken wing recipe to try this grilling season, look no further than these al pastor wings with cotija cheese dressing.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Remove the stems and seeds from 4 guajillo peppers and 2 ancho peppers.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and dry toast the dried peppers about 2 minutes per side until they become pliable.
Step 3
Place the peppers in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak the peppers for 15 minutes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin and ½ teaspoon of mexican oregano. Set aside.
Step 5
Dice 1 small white onion and set aside.
Step 6
Peel and rough chop 4 garlic cloves. Set aside.
Step 7
Cut 1 large tomato in half. Place a box grater into a large bowl and grate the cut faces of the tomato using the large holes of a box grater. Discard skin and season tomato pulp with kosher salt to taste.
Step 8
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan and add the onion. Saute the onions until they begin to soften.
Step 9
To the pan, add the chopped garlic and the previously mixed spices, mix to incorporate. Cook for another 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
Step 10
To the pan, add the tomato pulp. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
Step 11
Transfer the peppers and onion mixture to a blender.
Step 12
Add 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and an additional 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce to the blender.
Step 13
Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, ¼ cup of orange juice and ¾ cup of white vinegar to the blender.
Step 14
Blend the ingredients until you have a very smooth consistency. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and store in the refrigerator.
Step 15
Cut 3 pounds of chicken wings into drums and flats. Place wings into a large ziplock bag and cover with the remaining sauce. Marinate wings for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Step 16
To prepare the cotija cheese dressing, in a medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup of mayonnaise, ⅓ cup of crumbled cotija cheese and 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
Step 17
To the dressing, add ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of onion powder and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until the wings are complete.
Step 18
Heat your grill to medium-low heat, or approximately 250-300°F. Oil your grill grates and place the wings on the grill directly from the bag. Cook the wings for approximately 45 minutes, flipping often.
Step 19
Peel and cut 1 pineapple into 3 1” circles with the core removed. Place directly on the grill with the wings.
Step 20
While the wings are cooking, dice ½ of a white onion and a small bunch of cilantro. Set aside.
Step 21
10 minutes before the wings have finished cooking, melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 22
When the butter has melted, add the reserved sauce from the refrigerator and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and turn heat to the lowest setting.
Step 23
When the wings have finished cooking, place them into a large mixing bowl. Pour the adobo buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
Step 24
Remove the pineapple from the grill and finely dice.
Step 25
To finish the wings, top with the reserved diced white onion, cilantro and the grilled pineapple.
Step 26
Serve immediately with the Cotija Cheese dressing.
Nutrition
Chicken Wings Al Pastor with a Cotija Cheese Dressing
- Saturated Fat 100%
- Cholesterol 100%
- Dietary Fiber 100%
- Sodium 100%
- Calcium 100%
- Protein 100%
- Vitamin C 100%
- Iron 100%
