Breastfeeding Friendly Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings
Bright, zesty, and packed with real-food ingredients, these oven-baked wings deliver serious flavor without anything you'd want to second-guess while nursing. The marinade leans on fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and a touch of turmeric ā wholesome pantry staples that keep things clean and nourishing. Coconut oil and extra-virgin olive oil provide the healthy fats that matter most during the postpartum period, and there's no processed sauce or mystery seasoning blend in sight. Baking on a wire rack at high heat gets the skin genuinely crispy, so you're not sacrificing texture for the sake of eating well. The finishing herb drizzle ā bright with cilantro, garlic, and more fresh lime ā takes the whole platter up a notch and comes together in minutes while the wings are still in the oven. Serve them straight from the pan with extra lime wedges and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that also happens to be exactly what a tired, hungry new parent needs on the table.
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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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