Chipotle-Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Recipe Courtesy of Bobby Flay

1 cup honey

2 to 3 tablespoons pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo

1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

4 tablespoons ancho chile powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 tablespoons canola oil

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons Spanish paprika

3 pounds chicken wings

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced (optional)

1)    Heat grill to medium high.

2)    Whisk together the honey, chipotle puree, 1 tablespoon of the mustard, 1 tablespoon of the ancho powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small bowl. Divide the glaze evenly between 2 bowls, one small the other one large.

3)    Stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons of ancho powder with the coriander, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl.

4)    Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, add the spice rub and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and place the wings on the grill in an even layer. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat of the grill to medium, turn wings over, and close the lid of the grill. Continue grilling until just cooked through, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing with the small bowl of glaze every few minutes and turning once during the last 10 minutes of cooking. (you can also cook them in the oven.)

5)    Transfer the wings to the large bowl, brush with the reserved glaze and toss to coat. (if cooking in oven, you don’t need to do this step).

6)    Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onion.

Serves 4-6