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Cajun Turkey Wings with Mac & Cheese, Green Beans & Rice
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Cajun Turkey Wings with Mac & Cheese, Green Beans & Rice

2 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • turkey wings (separated into flats and drumettes, patted dry)Meat1.8 kg
  • red bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • yellow onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • chicken brothPantry500 ml
  • butter (melted)Dairy60 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices3 g
  • sazon seasoning (packets)Spices2 pieces
  • paprikaSpices6 g
  • cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices6 g
  • chicken bouillon (cube)Pantry1 piece
  • red pepper flakesSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • ranch seasoning powderSpices8 g
  • elbow macaroniGrains400 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy300 g
  • milkDairy300 ml
  • flourPantry30 g
  • green beans (trimmed)Produce400 g
  • long grain rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • vegetable oilPantry30 ml
  • saltSpices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

678kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
42 g
Fat
32 g
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Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Season the turkey wings

    • Pat the turkey wings dry and place them in a large bowl.
    • Coat the wings with oil, then rub in the cajun seasoning, paprika, italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, black pepper, sazon and ranch powder.
    • Let the seasoned wings sit while the oven preheats to 180 °C.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the wings

    • Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the turkey wings on all sides until deeply browned.
    Step 2
  3. Build the braising base

    • Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and yellow onion to the pan.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter and chicken bouillon.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    Step 3
  4. Braise the turkey wings

    • Transfer the wings and braising liquid to a baking dish, cover tightly with foil.
    • Bake until the meat is falling off the bone, then uncover for the last part of cooking to brown.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the rice

    • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
    • Simmer the rice with salted water, covered, until tender and fluffy.
    Step 5
  6. Make the mac & cheese

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
    • Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth sauce.
    • Stir in the shredded cheddar until melted, season, then fold in the macaroni.
    Step 6
  7. Cook the green beans

    • Steam or boil the trimmed green beans until tender-crisp.
    • Season with butter, salt and black pepper.
    Step 7
  8. Plate and serve

    • Spoon the rice onto plates and top with the turkey wings and braising vegetables.
    • Serve alongside the mac & cheese and green beans.
    Step 8