0 Place a large cast iron skillet on the middle rack in your oven and preheat to 400°
Prep and bake the wings…
2 If using whole wings, separate into drumsticks and flats and clean thoroughly
3 Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and transfer into a large bowl
4 Season generously with your favorite seasoning blend
5 Once the oven and skillet are preheated, carefully transfer the hot skillet onto your stovetop and close the oven door quickly to trap as much heat as possible
6 Add a thin layer of a neutral oil into the skillet and use a brush to spread it over the entire interior
7 Carefully arrange the wings in a single layer and bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches at internal temperature of 165°
Make the sauce…
9 While the wings are baking, use a food processor or small blender to combine 7.5 ounces of chipotles in adobo sauce, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of honey, maple syrup or agave and 1/3 cup of soy sauce until fairly smooth
Sauce the wings…
11 When the wings are fully baked, transfer the skillet onto your stovetop and pour the sauce over them
12 Carefully toss the wings until the are all generously coated
13 Serve hot with ranch of blue cheese
