
Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Remove and discard the wing tips, or save them for stock, then cut each wing at the joint to separate the drumettes and flats.


In a bowl, combine the olive oil, sliced garlic, diced onion, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for better flavor, or cook right away if short on time.


Preheat the broiler on low and lightly oil a broiler-safe baking pan. Arrange the wings in a single layer, leaving space between pieces so they brown instead of steam.


Place the pan near the top of the oven and broil the wings, turning occasionally, until deeply golden and cooked through. Add the water or white wine to the pan once the juices begin to brown, then brush the pan juices over the wings whenever you turn them. Cook until the thickest pieces reach 165°F / 74°C, about 25-30 minutes total.


While the wings cook, make the blue cheese dip. Mash the blue cheese with the yogurt and vinegar until creamy but still slightly chunky. Stir in the garlic powder, chopped green onion, and cilantro or parsley, then refrigerate until serving.


Serve the hot broiled wings with the chilled blue cheese dip. Add brown rice with shiitake mushrooms on the side, if desired.