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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. Optional Final Bake: For extra caramelization, return the coated wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve:

1. Garnish: Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions if desired.
2. 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!

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