Brazil Nut Free Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings
Bright, citrusy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, these baked chicken wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. A marinade built on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, and turmeric gives the wings deep, complex flavor before they even hit the oven, while the lime zest and cilantro keep things vibrant and fresh. The real magic is in the two-step sauce approach ā a portion of the marinade is reserved before the raw chicken ever touches it, then whisked with more lime juice, olive oil, and fresh cilantro into a bright finishing drizzle that gets spooned right over the hot wings. Baking on a wire rack at high heat means the skin crisps up beautifully without any frying required. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of the usual suspects ā no nut oils, no nut-based sauces, just clean, whole-food ingredients you can feel confident about. Serve them straight from the oven with extra lime wedges and a few fresh cilantro sprigs, and watch them vanish.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 Ā½ 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
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Ā¼ 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
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Ā¼ 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 ā 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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