Walnut Free Cilantro-Lime Chicken Wings

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.6

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Bright, citrusy, and loaded 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, ginger, and turmeric into something genuinely complex — and a reserved portion gets whisked into a punchy herb drizzle that goes on right before serving. Baking the wings on a wire rack at high heat means you get deeply golden, crispy skin without any frying required. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The double hit of cilantro — in both the marinade and the finishing drizzle — keeps the flavor fresh and vibrant all the way through. Serve them with extra lime wedges and a few cilantro sprigs, and they look as good as they taste.

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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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