Ingredients
24 chicken wing drumettes
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon lemongrass paste
1 teaspoon chile paste
2-1/2 cups wild blueberries, frozen is fine
4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lime, zested
For topping: honey granules, Aleppo chile powder and lime zest
Directions
1
Preheat your grill to medium heat and season chicken wing drumettes lightly with kosher salt and pepper, set aside.
2
In a skillet set over medium-high heat add olive oil. Once the oil is hot add in the onion and cook until soft. Add in the garlic, grated ginger, lemongrass paste, chile paste and saute for another minute just until fragrant.
3
Add in the wild blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar and lime zest. Cook just until the berries start to soften and release their juice.
4
Add the ingredients from the skillet to you blender and carefully puree until smooth.
5
Add the pureed mixture back to your skillet and cook over medium heat until thick and reaches your desired texture. Taste and season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Add the chicken drumettes to the grill and cook for about 25 minutes until fully cooked. Half way through cooking baste the chicken with the wild blueberry bbq sauce. Make sure you don't put your bbq sauce on too early or you run the risk of burning the sauce.
7
After the wings have cooked sprinkle with honey granules, Aleppo chile powder and lime zest for serving.