Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
These Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings are a game-changer for summer cookouts, game days, or any night you want bold, zesty flavor with minimal fuss.
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- Grill this is the grill I use
- food processor this is the food processor I own
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro plus more for garnishing
- 1 whole tomato any type, use fresh
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or jalapeño
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 lime juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt and pepper each
Instructions
- Place the wings in a sheet pan or bowl that is large enough for the wings and marinate. Set aside
- Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth and there are no big chunks are left.
- Toss cilantro lime marinate in chicken wings bowl. Make sure they are well covered in marinate. Seal the bowl or cover sheet pan with foil and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to a medium-high heat, that's about 450F degrees. Spray the grill to avoid sticking.
- Place the wings over indirect heat. If your grill has a top shelf, that's where you'll grill the wings. Otherwise turn off the burner on one side of the grill, and place the wings there.
- Cover the grill and cook for about 18-20 minutes, turning them over a few times.
- When the wings are just about ready, move them down or over to direct heat to crisp. Grill for another 5 to 8 minutes turning them over to get crispy skin and nice char marks.
- Transfer wings to a platter and garnish with fresh cilantro and a generous drizzle of lime juice. Serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg