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 fresh lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and turmeric into something genuinely bold ā and a reserved portion gets whisked into a vibrant herb drizzle that goes right over the finished wings. Baking them on a wire rack at high heat means the skin crisps up beautifully without any frying, so the texture is just as satisfying as the flavor. For anyone navigating a seeds-free approach, this recipe is a natural fit ā every ingredient from the coconut oil to the fresh cilantro is completely free of sesame, poppy, sunflower, or any other seed-derived additions that tend to sneak into marinades and sauces. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of soy sauce, adding a subtle savory depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. The finishing herb drizzle ā olive oil, lime, cilantro, and garlic ā keeps things fresh and punchy all the way to the last bite. Serve with extra lime wedges and a handful of cilantro sprigs, and this one is ready to impress.
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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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