4.9 from 48 votes
Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Oh-so-perfectly crispy, charred + smoky with the easiest marinade. Cilantro, lime, cumin, chili powder. So simple yet so good!
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro divided, fresh, chopped leaves
- ¼ cup lime juice divided, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
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