These wings are bright, bold, and packed with flavor from every angle ā fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, turmeric, and a generous handful of cilantro all work together in a marinade that genuinely transforms the chicken. The longer you let them sit, the deeper and more complex the flavor gets, so an overnight marinade is absolutely worth it if you have the time. Baking them on a wire rack at high heat gives you that satisfying crispy skin without any frying, and the reserved herb drizzle spooned over at the end adds a fresh, punchy finish that makes the whole dish pop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and oats, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it's just clean, real food that happens to taste incredible. Wings can be a surprisingly tricky category when you're avoiding certain ingredients, since many sauces and marinades sneak in thickeners or grain-based additives, but this recipe builds all its depth from citrus, aromatics, and good-quality coconut aminos. Serve them with extra lime wedges and a few fresh cilantro sprigs and watch them disappear fast.
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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 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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