Did you realize that I haven't baked for a while? Of course you did. After all, I started off as Phong Hong Bakes and then I realized I couldn't live up to that name and changed it to Phong Hong Bakes & Cooks.
So where is the "Bakes" part you ask? Does baking chicken wings count? I don't know why, but I lost my baking mojo again.
One moment I would be planning a bake and when the day comes, I'm not in the mood. The thought of lining a baking pan and weighing the ingredients just puts me off. Terrible, isn't it?
It's just a phase I hope because I'm craving for a warm chewy cookie right now. And you only get to enjoy those if you bake them yourself.
Anyway, instead of baking cookies or cakes, I baked me some chicken wings. Only 4 wings? These were very large wings, much bigger than regular wings. I just grabbed them at the supermarket one weekend without noticing their size. Frankly, I prefer smaller wings.
The ingredients for these wings not complicated. I had all of them in the my kitchen. In fact I was so lucky I found a lonely lemon on the fridge. But I chose to omit two ingredients - cili padi (did not want the wings too hot) and honey (lemon and honey reminds me of lemonade).
The wings turned out not too bad - salty, spicy and tangy. They went rather well with a refreshing salad. And I can tell you that I had these for lunch and dinner. Two wings per sitting. Ah, for once I am such a "dainty" eater!
Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings
Recipe source : Adapted from Daily Meal Sets Made Simple (page 103)
Ingredients :
- 4 large chicken wings
Marinade ingredients :
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Method :
1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together.
2. Put chicken wings into a plastic bag and pour the marinade in.
3. Using your hands, squish the wings to distribute the marinade and coat all the wings. Set aside for a few hours or overnight.
4. Bake the wings at 200C for 25 minutes or until cooked.
must be from a giant bird. Ah, better to lost the baking feeling than the loving feeling.
ReplyDeleteAh, how true! Very wise of you :)
DeleteI'm sure it's just a phase but, that chicken sure looks yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteHope so, thanks!
DeleteHope you get your baking mojo back! Personally I prefer baking food than cakes too...lol
ReplyDeleteLOL!
DeleteOh dear, you cannot be baking all your life and might get bored for sure. Even Martha Stewart had to branch out from her kitchen into house & flower decors before entering jail and out with even fresher ideas! She is still popular & well loved. You should name your blog - Phong Hong Bakes, Cooks & Jokes. Wears slippers to Ballroom @ Ritz Carlton!
ReplyDeleteHey, I sukak your sayap ayam. Told you before that I often baked 100 wings to feed my college friends in US. It was so easy, tastier and no spills from frying mess. I will trying your recipe to marinate! Otherwise I would buy ready-marinated ones from Tesco to bake.
#PHminatHilang #PhBakarMasakLawak #PakaiSeliparPiJamuan
I hope I don't end up in jail lah... Hopefully my baking moods comes back. Actually I love chicken wings but I cannot imagine doing 100, so you are better than me!
DeleteLost that baking feeling? Not a problem as I prefer you bake food than sweets. Your wings have such a nice colour that I may be finally tempted to 'invest' in two spices...smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. As I don't cook often enough with ground spices, I don't buy them as they usually expire before I can finish using them + they're expensive if you 'invest' in one too many bottles. The only bottle I buy over and over again is black peppercorns as I enjoy freshly cracked black pepper in all my food.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, I always look forward to reading TM's comments on your blog as he never fails to crack me up! :D
Smoked paprika and cayenne pepper is very useful when you want to jazz up your roasted chicken or wings. Can also use for cooking savory rice like paella. I have also been guilty of buying too many spices/herbs only to see them expire. Hey, I love black peppercorns too and always have this in my pantry.
DeleteYes, TM is one crazy guy hah..hah... his comments crack me up too :D
U better than me, I cook, no eye see...
ReplyDeletehah..hah..
DeleteNo worries, I don't bake either...cakes and cookies, that is. But I do cook stuff in the oven, pies...or chicken, for instance. I guess that's baking too, no?
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I should bake a pie!
DeleteHot & spicy chicken wings are great snack. I like it.
ReplyDeleteI dont really into baking. The measuring, so many ingredients. Haha. I hardly bake. Don't worry, am sure your mojo will come back.
hee..hee.. right now I hate the thought of measuring. Unlike cooking where we can just agak2 and throw in our ingredients!
DeleteI love to eat chicken wings too,compared to other parts of the chicken.. but I still have not buy a nice oven as yet, so no baking mode at the moment..
ReplyDeleteNever mind lah, can get from outside. Less hassle hah..hah...
DeleteI will sapu all 4 wings in a meal, hehe :P
ReplyDeleteIt's ok to lost passion on something but I believe your mojo will come back sooner or later. *pat shoulder
Hope so! Maybe I should start with simple bake like cookies.
Deletemaybe the most accurate title would be Phong Hong Cooks A Lot Of Always Delicious Dishes And Also Eats Some Good Stuff And Some Not-So-Good Stuff ... but that's too long! :D
ReplyDeleteSean, you are so witty! Love this comment hee..hee..
Deletenice looking chicken wings! doesn't matter if u bake or cook...as long as the food is good and can be walloped!
ReplyDeleteHey, I totally agree!
DeleteChicken wings are my favourite and yours look so yummy!
ReplyDeleteYou are already not bad, at least even if you don't bake, you cook, better than me as I don't even bake or cook, no talent and too lazy
DeleteI am sure that you can cook well too! Perhaps right now, cooking is not a priority :)
DeleteI ever tried cooking curry chicken but it did not turn out well :(
DeleteStill my mom's cooking is the best
Don't worry, PH. It is just a phase. I don't think you can stop baking forever. Stop watching horror movies and start watching people baking this and that. Your baking mood will come back soon ^_^
ReplyDeletehah..hah.. MD, I will take you up on your suggestion. That's the way to get the mood started :)
DeleteTengok chinken wings u ni, i teringat sayap ayam Sabahlah LL... sedap weyh...manis manis gitu!
ReplyDeleteBetul betul...kalau ikutkan, chicken wings yg sederhana kecik biasanya lebih manis kan.
Wings yang ada madu tu, yang Pak Jilap kedekut beli sikit? hah..hah...
DeleteActually, I don't mind you baking food, especially food like these delicious looking chicken wings. I will get me some chicken wings to try out your recipe. I am one for easy bake! Lol! I hope you get back your baking mood.
ReplyDeleteI did get the mood back last weekend. Dunno how long it will last :)
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