Red Meat Allergy Friendly Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings
Bright, citrusy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, these oven-baked chicken wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. The marinade layers lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and turmeric into something genuinely complex — and a reserved portion gets whisked into a finishing herb drizzle that takes the whole dish over the top. Baking on a wire rack at high heat means the skin crisps up beautifully without any frying, so the texture is every bit as satisfying as a classic wing. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, wings like these are a natural go-to, but the real win here is how much flavor is built in from scratch using clean, straightforward ingredients. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring a subtle savory depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. The fresh cilantro drizzle at the end keeps everything tasting vibrant and light rather than heavy. Serve them straight from the oven with extra lime wedges and you've got a recipe that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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