Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings: Marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, olive oil, and spices, then baked until crispy and glazed with a tangy cilantro lime sauce. A flavorful appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken wings
- 2 Limes (juiced)
- ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp Black pepper
- ⅓ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce
Instructions
Marinade:
- In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 2 limes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ⅓ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅓ teaspoon salt.
- Add 3 pounds of chicken wings to the marinade and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Arrange the marinated chicken wings on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Glaze:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and the juice of 1 lime.
- Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
Serve:
- Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
PRO TIPS:
- Marinate for Flavor: Don't rush the marinating process. Allow the chicken wings to soak up all the flavors by marinating them for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, in the zesty lime and spice mixture.
- Flip for Even Cooking: Halfway through the baking time, flip the wings to ensure that they cook evenly on both sides. This helps achieve that perfect golden brown exterior.