Anti Inflammatory Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings
Bright, zesty, and loaded with feel-good ingredients, these chicken wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that also happens to be genuinely good for you. The marinade leans hard on fresh lime juice, ginger, garlic, and turmeric — a powerhouse lineup that brings serious flavor while supporting the body's natural response to inflammation. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping things clean without sacrificing that savory depth you want on a wing. After a long soak in the marinade, the wings go into a hot oven on a wire rack so the skin crisps up beautifully without any frying. A bright herb drizzle made with extra-virgin olive oil, more cilantro, and fresh lime ties everything together at the end and makes the whole platter look as good as it tastes. These are the wings you bring to a game-day spread when you want everyone eating well without realizing it.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 ½ lb chicken wings, split at the joint, wing tips removed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
For the herb drizzle
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice, coconut aminos, melted coconut oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, grated ginger, turmeric, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and lime zest until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this marinade in a small bowl and set aside — this reserved portion will be used as a finishing glaze. Add the chicken wings to the remaining marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
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