MSG Free Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings
Bright, citrusy, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, these oven-baked wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that makes everyone reach for seconds. The marinade leans on coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which is a smart swap for anyone avoiding the hidden additives and flavor enhancers that sneak into so many wing recipes. Fresh lime juice, lime zest, ginger, and turmeric do all the heavy lifting here — no shortcuts, no packets, no mystery powders. A double hit of cilantro, both in the marinade and the bright herb drizzle spooned over at the end, gives every bite a clean, garden-fresh finish that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The wire rack setup in the oven is the secret to getting that deeply golden, crispy skin without a drop of frying oil. Everything on the ingredient list is whole and recognizable, so you can feel completely confident about what's going on the table. Serve them with extra lime wedges and you've got a wing night that's as clean as it is delicious.
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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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