Mango Chili Chicken Wings
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Mango Chili Sauce:
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tablespoon sriracha or chili paste (adjust for heat preference)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
For the Chicken Wings:
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Mango Chili Sauce:
Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Blend until smooth.
Cook Sauce: Pour the mango mixture into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken Wings:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Bake Wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Coat the Wings:
Toss in Sauce: Remove the wings from the oven and place them in a large bowl. Pour the mango chili sauce over the wings and toss to coat them evenly.
Optional Final Bake: For extra caramelization, return the coated wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve:
Garnish: Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions if desired.
Enjoy: Serve the Mango Chili Chicken Wings with lime wedges on the side and your favorite dipping sauces or sides.
Tips:
For a smoky flavor, you can grill the wings instead of baking them.
Adjust the amount of sriracha or chili paste in the sauce to suit your spice tolerance.
Enjoy your Mango Chili Chicken Wings, a deliciously sweet and spicy treat that’s perfect for game day or any gathering!
