Crack open a locally brewed IPA and let the notes of lemon and basil wings play across your palate. There’s a magic here that will ignite conversation and carefree fun. We’re a fan of Jessi’s Chickens at Hoover Farms. jessischickens.com

Ingredients  

• 12 whole chicken wings

For the marinade:

• 2 cups butter milk

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp sea salt 

Lemon slices, optional

Ranch dressing, optional

Instructions 

• Place wings in a Ziplock bag and pour marinade in and let sit for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.

• Grill until wings hit 165 degrees; outside should become brown and crispy. Serve with fresh lemon slices and your favorite ranch dressing.

Story by Keith Recker / Photography by Dave Bryce / Recipes and Styling by Anna Calabrese

With the support of Buy Fresh, Buy Local of Western Pennsylvania and PA Preferred