Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Total Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(16)
Ingredients
6 servings
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
Step 3
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Step 4
Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 12 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine chicken, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Serve with plenty of cold beers and extra lime wedges for the best wing experience ever.
