Bring this magical flavor combo to your next party…or any night’s dinner
There are some flavors that just go together like they’re made for each other. Like chocolate and peppermint, which totally makes holiday desserts like these brownie bites. Or honey and garlic, which make a delicious sauce for everything from meatballs to shrimp lo mein.
Cilantro and lime is one of those magical mixtures. It’s the flavor combo that makes Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice into a work of art. There’s something about the pairing of the tart lime and the unique, herbal, almost musky taste of the cilantro that’s much more than the sum of its parts.
Here’s a new, easy way to put this zesty flavor combination on your table: Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings.
How to make baked chicken wings!
These are amazingly easy to make. You just toss your chicken wings into a bowl with the cilantro and lime juice, plus a few spices for good measure – salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and just a touch of cumin – and a little olive oil to help it all blend together. Mix it all up, load the wings into a baking pan, and bake them until they’re crisp. That’s it!
These wings are great as a party appetizer, or a fun change of pace for a weekday supper. Either way, they’re sure to be a pleasant surprise.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for wingettes. Stir until well combined.
- Toss wings in sauce and place on a lined baking sheet. Cook for 45 minutes, or until desired level of crunchiness is achieved.
- Top with additional cilantro if desired, serve.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds of wingettes
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- ¼ cup of cilantro
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for wingettes. Stir until well combined.
- Toss wings in sauce and place on a lined baking sheet. Cook for 45 minutes, or until desired level of crunchiness is achieved.
- Top with additional cilantro if desired, serve.
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Nutrition Information:
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Dr. Cowan's Garden says
Yummy. This cilantro lime chicken wing looks so yummy. This is easy to make and I love chicken so much. Best dish for the party or any dinner. Your photos are mouth-watering. I really want to try this.
Crystal says
Made it once- and now, I’m making it again! So scrumptious!