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17) Cilantro-Lime Coconut Wings with Lime Crema

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ lb chicken wings tips removed and split
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; add wings and marinate 30–60 minutes in fridge.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil; toss wings with oil and spread in a single layer.
  3. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked through.
  4. Blend cilantro with 2 tbsp lime juice and 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to make lime crema; season to taste.
  5. Toss wings with a little fresh cilantro, dollop crema on the side, and serve hot.