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Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings

July 13, 2016 By cookingintherockies 12 Comments

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Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings

Me and my wings.. Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings is a lighter version that is perfect for your summer barbecue!

A couple of months back I was hired to cater a bachelor party this coming weekend! Yep, a thoughtful wife of one of the men decided that it would be nice for them to have a big meal ready for them when they get back from a fun day of zip lining and white water rafting! The funny thing about this is that she actually called one of my caterer friends and asked him to do it for her and if he could make the pulled pork that she ate at one of his parties last summer. Well, I smoked the pork for the party because he didn’t have time to do it and I guess it was a big hit! My buddy suggested that I cater the party instead! So here I am, adding “caterer” to my resume. I’m kinda giddy about it! While I was trying to come up with a “hot” appetizer and keeping with my “Colorado” food theme, I asked my guy friends what I should make and I got an unanimous consensus of chicken wings.  I came up with this idea of Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings because they can be marinated ahead of time and put on the grill before serving! Easy and perfect for a party. So here is the menu for Saturday night! Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings, guacamole, chips and salsa, green chili pulled pork, cole slaw, mile high baked beans, tequila lime pasta salad, blueberry pies with limoncello cream and home made cookies! Sounds like a feast to me! Wish me luck!

On another note… One of my childhood best friends popped in for a night this weekend! It was so great to see her as it’s been fifteen years since we last hung out. Wow! Way too long! We had such a great day. Scenic drives, a gorgeous hike in the woods with the dogs (first hike for Tommy and he did great), lunch at my favorite spot on Lake Dillon, a drive up and over Loveland Pass and the Continental Divide and then the back way into Evergreen to have dinner with my folks! It was a long day that started at 6:45 Am but one of the best days that I have had all summer! I still pinch myself knowing that a day like this full of adventure is basically in my back yard! We won’t wait that long to see each other again. Heck she is my sister from another mister so no more excuses!

Have a great week my friends!

Cholula Honey Barbecued Wings
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southwest
Author: Heather Blake
Any chicken wing is a good one in my book. These Cholula Honey chicken wings are easy to make with just a few ingredients! Great for any chicken as well!
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 1/4 cup Cholula sauce
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • [br][b]For the basting sauce[/b][br]
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 3/4 cup Cholula sauce
  • 4 tbs honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the Cholula, honey, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour sauce into a gallon sized zip lock bag and add the chicken wings. Let marinate for 8 hours and up to overnight.
  2. When ready to grill the wings, melt the butter, Cholula, honey and salt in a small sauce pan. Set aside.
  3. Heat the grill up to 350-375 degrees. Remove the wings from the marinade and place on the grill. Baste liberally with the butter mixture. Turn the wings every ten minutes or so and baste everytime that you turn. The wings take approximately 30 minutes to cook.
  4. Serve at room temperature.
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Meggies

Meggies, me and Tommy at lunch at my favorite place in Colorado! The Tiki Bar on Lake Dillon!

Not a bad view to enjoy a great lunch and a cold beer or two...

Not a bad view to enjoy a great lunch and a cold beer or two…

Summit County is one of the prettiest places in our state. I think that this pictures kinda explains itself!

Summit County is one of the prettiest places in our state. I think that this pictures kinda explains itself!

Lily Pad Lake

Lily Pad Lake is so pretty. I especially love Peak One peaking through!

One happy dog! Lucky guy got to go for a swim!

One happy dog! Lucky guy got to go for a swim!

Aspen Trees

I love stands of trees. Especially the aspens mixed in with the lodgepole pines!

Aspen

When the light in Colorado is good, it’s good. Especially when the shadows just happen!

Loveland Pass

The top of Loveland Pass is just stunning. It’s on the Continental Divide. You sure know that you are in the heart of the Rocky Mountains when you are up that high!


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Comments

  1. Alex says

    July 3, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Thanks for sharing that recipe! I can’t say I’ve ever experienced wings in a lovely mountain setting like that but you’ve got me wanting to make a trip and try that out!

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    • cookingintherockies says

      July 9, 2017 at 10:08 AM

      Come on out! Colorado is amazing!

      Reply
  2. Erik Brenner says

    July 15, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    Mmmm.. That looks so yummy.. I’m practically drooling…
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    • cookingintherockies says

      July 15, 2016 at 12:02 PM

      Thanks! I’m making another batch tomorrow! Marinating as we speak!

      Reply
  3. Larry says

    July 14, 2016 at 6:11 AM

    Looks like a fun day trip and some fine looking wings.
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    • cookingintherockies says

      July 14, 2016 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks Larry! It was a great day! Wings turned out great!

      Reply
  4. David says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    What flavor Cholula did you use? I find five. Thank you.

    Reply
    • cookingintherockies says

      July 13, 2016 at 8:34 PM

      What? There is more than the red? My store only sells Red Cholula! So I used red! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Patty says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    What a great combination – your tempting wings, the mountains, good friends,
    and dogs. Love it all.

    Reply
    • cookingintherockies says

      July 13, 2016 at 5:45 PM

      Thanks Patty! All good things to love! 🙂 And tennis too! LOL!

      Reply
  6. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    July 13, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Love these wings Heather. Great combo. Your photos are stunning. I especially like the one of the Aspen. Did Tommy not want to swim?
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    • cookingintherockies says

      July 13, 2016 at 4:44 PM

      Thanks Lea Ann! Tommy had no interest in swimming! THe little chunk would probably sink!

      Reply

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