OK, Mr. Kevin Smith, this one is for you! Last week, I asked our fans and followers on facebook and twitter what recipe would they like to see me blog.  Mr. Smith said he would like to watch the Saints with a beer in one hand and and a chicken leg in the other.  This thought intrigued me, but quite frankly, I could see myself on my porch at the camp doing the same thing for the game.  So Kevin got me thinking, I wanted something simple, a little manly, but a twist on a favorite….So it was a “holla” moment on the treadmill at the gym.  Make those some big “wing-style” legs but add everyone’s favorite….BACON!

I would like to say I could stay neutral in this blog, but come on people, cut me some slack…”The New Orleans Saints are going to the Super Bowl!”  I wish New Orleans native, Peyton Manning all the best and I am so proud of the whole Manning family for everything they do for the city and state.  With that said, I am counting down the days to Sunday…and a Saints victory, “GEAUX SAINTS!!” I hope a few of you let me know you chomped down on one these bad boys this weekend!

Game Plan: 1 or 2 days ahead of time

All ready to take a marinade bath for a day!

1 family pack of chicken wings, washed and patted dry

1 (17 oz.) bottle Tony Chachere’s Butter Jalapeno Butter Marinade

1/3 cup Tony Chachere’s More Spice Seasoning

In a gallon plastic bag, place chicken wings.  Pour entire bottle over wings and add seasoning.  Seal bag well and mix to distribute spices and marinade.  Lay flat in the meat compartment of the refrigerator.  Marinate 1-2 days.

Game Day:

Aren't these just precious legs!

Remove wings from bag and pat dry.  Take a slice of your favorite bacon and wrap around chicken wing.  Place in baking pan sprayed with non-stick spray.  cover and bake in oven at 400 for 1 1/2 hours.  Remove cover and base with sauce every few minutes (make sure to cover well to coat). Allow bacon to crisp. Serve em with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing!

Basting Sauce:

While your legs are baking combine 1 stick butter or margarine, 1/3 cup Tony Chachere’s Honey Bacon BBQ Marinade, 1/3 cup hot sauce in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer.  Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Now there are some HOT LEGS!

Kevin, I hope you like my spin on your idea and I appreciate your input.  To the rest of you, have a great Super Bowl weekend….WHO DAT!

Cindy Adams-Ardoin

Food Scientist

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