Tequila Lime Wings
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 276
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 7
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 20
- Cholesterol
- 126
- Sodium
- 383
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
1 pound of chicken wings, cut into segments, tips removed and discarded
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
Tequila Lime Sauce:
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon agave syrup, sometimes called nectar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- For the wings at home:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Season the wings with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet in a single layer. Put in the preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven to a bowl and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to finish at the event on the barbecue.
- For the Tequila Lime sauce at home:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag and combine well.
- For the wings tailgaiting:
- Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F, prepared for indirect heat. Add all the wings and cook for 10 to 15 minutes to reheat and get some grill marks, turning after 7 minutes. Remove the wings from the grill to a serving bowl. Add the sauce and toss to combine