Rice Free Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.6

(7)

These wings are bright, bold, and packed with fresh flavor from real lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of ginger and turmeric — the kind of combination that makes a simple weeknight feel like something special. The marinade does all the heavy lifting, coating every piece in a fragrant, citrusy blend before the oven crisps the skin to a deep golden finish. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, keeping the whole dish naturally free from grains and hidden starches without sacrificing any of that savory depth. A smart trick in the recipe is reserving a portion of the marinade before the raw chicken ever touches it, so you end up with a clean, vibrant herb drizzle to finish the platter. That final sauce — olive oil, fresh cilantro, garlic, and more lime — ties everything together and makes the wings look as good as they taste. Serve them straight from the oven with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and they'll disappear fast.

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Ingredients

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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