Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings

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4.9

48 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings

Oh-so-perfectly crispy, charred + smoky with the easiest marinade. Cilantro, lime, cumin, chili powder. So simple yet so good!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves divided
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  4. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 12 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chicken, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  6. Serve immediately.
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