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Chili Lime Chicken Wings

Chili Lime Chicken Wings. These BAKED chicken wings are simple to make and loaded with flavor thanks to a mixture of chili sauce and fresh lime juice and zest. The skin is so crispy on these you won't believe they aren't fried!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, chicken wings recipe, Chili Lime Chicken Wings, Chili Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Serene Herrera

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings and drumettes
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Chili Lime Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 lime)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (1 lime)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a large baking sheet with foil and place wire rack on top. Set aside.
  • Dry the 4 pounds chicken wings and drumettes and drumettes with paper towels. Get the chicken as dry as possible.
  • Add 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to a large bowl and mix. Add the chicken to the mixture and coat the chicken well.
  • Lay the chicken on the baking sheet on top of the wire rack, make sure the chicken is not touching.
  • Bake chicken for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken over using tongs or forks and bake again for 15 more minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. Combine the 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 lime) and 1 teaspoon lime zest (1 lime) in a small bowl. Stir together. If the butter won't mix, heat the sauce in the microwave briefly, just until combined.
  • After the chicken has baked, remove it from the oven and brush it with the sauce.
  • Cook the chicken for an additional 15 minutes with the sauce on. Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 2438mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 3mg

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