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RECIPE: Chipotle Wings (From What’s Gaby Cooking: Eat What You Want by Gaby Dalkin)

If it’s game day, you can bet there’s going to be a pile of wings coming out of my oven before all the guests arrive—especially these chipotle wings. Even if you don’t consider yourself a traditional wing fan, these are the ultimate mind-changer. They’re a little sweet, a little smoky, perfectly seasoned with a little zip from the lime, and endlessly snackable. Of course, if you want to partake, you’ll have to join me in the kitchen, because there’s no way I’m letting these saucy guys anywhere near my couch. Let’s be honest, we all know the best part of game day is the food. Who needs a couch and TV?

Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (910 g) chicken wings, trimmed into drums and winglets
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 to 5 chipotle chiles in adobo plus about 4 tablespoons (60 ml) adobo sauce, depending on desired spiciness
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
• Lime wedges
• Fresh cilantro sprigs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit the pan with a baking rack.

In a large bowl, toss the wings with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and the smoked paprika. Spread the wings on the rack on the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the wings over and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic cloves, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a saucepan over low heat and add the butter. Cook until the butter is fully melted, whisking to combine. Toss the hot wings in the sauce and serve with the sour cream, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Finally! A cookbook for people who have had enough with rules and restrictions and are ready for delicious food that makes them feel good.

In her follow-up to her breakout success What’s Gaby Cooking, Gaby Dalkin reveals the secret to a happy life: balance. Eat What You Want reflects how Gaby eats in real life, and for her, balancing moderation and indulgence is everything. No deprivation, no “bad foods” list. The only rule? Enjoy your food. Whether you are looking for lighter dishes filled with tons of fresh fruits and veggies (like a Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl or lemony Tahini Broccolini), or soul-soothing dishes like (Ham and Cheese Croissant Bread or Strawberry Crispy Cobblers), Gaby has you covered.

All told, Eat What You Want is an invitation/permission slip/pep rally for you to let go of all the noise around what you choose to eat. Choose joy! Choose fun! Choose no apologies or excuses. But most of all, choose whatever makes you happy.

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