Chili Lime Chicken Wings
These Chili Lime Chicken Wings are marinated with fresh lime, cilantro, garlic, scallions, smoked paprika, and chili powder, then smoked and finished over direct heat for a smoky, lightly charred exterior.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (Drums & Flats)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tsp Coarse black pepper
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 cup Rough chopped cilantro
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup Chopped scallions
- 3 tbsp Spanish smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp Chili powder
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, kosher salt, cilantro, garlic, scallions, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
- Toss until the wings are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
- Remove the wings from the refrigerator and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the smoker to 375°F.
- Thread the chicken wings onto skewers and place them on the smoker.
- Cook for about 30 minutes, then check the internal temperature. Continue cooking until the wings reach 160°F.
- Remove the deflector plate and expose the wings to direct heat.
- Char the wings for about 60 seconds per side.
- Remove the wings from the skewers and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1359mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4949IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
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