Recipe: Southwestern Grilled Chicken Wings with Black Bean Dip

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Wings with Black Bean Dip

2 pounds chicken wings
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice

Black Bean Dip
1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained
1/4 cup prepared salsa verde
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt

Prepare gas or charcoal grill, or preheat broiler.

While grill is heating, prepare Black Bean Dip by placing beans, salsa verde, sour cream, 1 tablespoon limejuice, 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro and salt in blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.

Place chicken wings on grill and cook over low heat, turning, until cooked through, about 10- 12 minutes per side.

Place wings in bowl and coat with melted butter. Add hot sauce, cumin, cilantro and limejuice. Toss well to coat.

Serve wings with Black Bean Dip.

Makes 15 wings
Source: National Chicken Council