Dare I say, Better than wings?

JU · Apr 12, 2019

I'm from the Buffalo, NY area. I grew up on wings. I haven't ordered anything below HOT since I was eight. The idea of choosing Ranch over Bleu Cheese is something I cannot fathom. All that being said, if it's going to go on the grill... I break tradition and opt for Thighs.
I like to cut them, almost in half, so they not only resemble a wing but also have more surface area to take smoke and sauce.

Anyone else?

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pharp · Apr 12, 2019

That is an great idea....gonna try that this weekend. BTW they look awesome!

pjtexas1 · Apr 12, 2019

I'll probably have to try that.

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SMetroHawkeye · Apr 12, 2019

Married a girl from Tonawanda - made me a Duff’s lover (and their cheeseburgers!) and your approach to ranch vs. bc is the Truth!

I’ve got to try the thigh approach... looks like you’ve got this dialed in. Your sauce looks awesome - care to share what’s in it?

AKMIMNAK · Apr 12, 2019

Dude. Those look LEGIT. wow. Share your sauce recipe? Beautiful work.

JU · Apr 12, 2019

SMetroHawkeye said:
Married a girl from Tonawanda - made me a Duff’s lover (and their cheeseburgers!) and your approach to ranch vs. bc is the Truth!

I’ve got to try the thigh approach... looks like you’ve got this dialed in. Your sauce looks awesome - care to share what’s in it?

Awesome, hopefully she has turned you on to grilled Sahlens hotdogs and Chiavetta's chicken as well.
Ok, so, again... I love the classic which is butter and Frank's Hot Sauce. But, on the grill, I like to mix Frank's, honey, butter, red wine vinegar, a little something hotter than Frank's and Paprika just to get that Red Color.

Shadowdog500 · Apr 12, 2019

Looks like a great idea! I only eat hot wings a few times a year, but after seeing this I’m going to get some this week from a local bar that makes wings almost spot on with the Anchor Bar. Chris

JU · Apr 13, 2019

Shadowdog500 said:
Looks like a great idea! I only eat hot wings a few times a year, but after seeing this I’m going to get some this week from a local bar that makes wings almost spot on with the Anchor Bar. Chris

It's funny, I worked right next door to the original Anchor Bar for years but I never went in. I guess there were so many places to get wings that it didn't seem like a big deal.

lastmajordude · Apr 13, 2019

Thighs are great and CHEAP compared to wings.....love em......great post

Big George's BBQ · Apr 13, 2019

Nice Thighs are my favorite part of the bird

Stingerhook · Apr 13, 2019

Looking mighty fine John.

Sooner21 · Apr 13, 2019

JU said:
It's funny, I worked right next door to the original Anchor Bar for years but I never went in. I guess there were so many places to get wings that it didn't seem like a big deal.

I'm not a big fan of Anchor Bar's wings. So many better places around this area..

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Nuco59 · Apr 13, 2019

Better? Dunno

Cheaper? Definitely

Will have to give that a whirl... real soon.

Love the chicken thighs- they are my favorite bit of the bird.

Only time I buy whole chickens is if I'm busting out a big pot of chicken and dumplings.

JU · Apr 13, 2019

lastmajordude said:
Thighs are great and CHEAP compared to wings.....love em......great post

Agreed. I know that once everyone catches on, thigh prices will ramp way up. I mean, the wings used to be pretty much free until they got popular.

JU · Apr 13, 2019

Nuco59 said:
Better? Dunno

Cheaper? Definitely

Will have to give that a whirl... real soon.

Love the chicken thighs- they are my favorite bit of the bird.

Only time I buy whole chickens is if I'm busting out a big pot of chicken and dumplings.

Be sure to NOT trim any of the skin. If you have some hanging off the thigh, wrap it around the meat. I cook them off the heat for 30 - 45 minutes. Then, move them to direct and flip constantly. Of course you want crispy skin but they burn real fast.
Good Luck

SonnyE · Apr 13, 2019

My wife could eat Chicken 8 days a week. Me not so much.
But she made a convert out of me from Breasts, to Thighs and Legs.
Never was one for wings though. Not enough meat to skin ratio, I guess. :loco:

Smoking Piney · Apr 13, 2019

I'm in for a big plate of these thighs.

They look great! :thumb:

HogGrog · Apr 13, 2019

Great post and cook, thanks for the idea of splitting the thighs to resemble wangs!

I’m originally from upstate NY and miss the wings and beef on weck, Buffalo is an underrated food town!

EyeBurnEverything · Apr 13, 2019

JU said:
All that being said, if it's going to go on the grill... I break tradition and opt for Thighs.
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IMO, buffalo wings belong in a deep fryer, and thighs belong on the grill. I don't know where you got the idea its tradition to cook buffalo wings on the grill.

angryelfFan · Apr 13, 2019

Oh YEAH!!!!

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