Sticky Jalapeño Lime Chipotle Chicken Wings
Sticky Jalapeño Lime Chipotle Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Sticky Sauce
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat if desired
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, (such as Tabasco Chipotle or adobo sauce from canned chipotles)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
For Garnish
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chipotle powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and light brown sugar. Drizzle with olive oil and the juice of 1 lime.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Toss all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken wings are evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Arrange the marinated chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This helps them crisp up nicely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Flip them halfway through baking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the wings are baking, prepare the sticky sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the finely chopped jalapeños and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Pour in the honey, the juice of 1 lime, and the chipotle sauce. Add the 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the chicken wings are baked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a clean large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Pour the warm sticky jalapeño lime chipotle sauce over the hot wings. Toss gently to ensure all the wings are completely coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sticky Jalapeño Lime Chipotle Chicken Wings
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Sticky Sauce
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat if desired
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce, (such as Tabasco Chipotle or adobo sauce from canned chipotles)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
For Garnish
- 4 lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chipotle powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and light brown sugar. Drizzle with olive oil and the juice of 1 lime.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Toss all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken wings are evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This helps them crisp up nicely.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Flip them halfway through baking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the wings are baking, prepare the sticky sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the finely chopped jalapeños and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Pour in the honey, the juice of 1 lime, and the chipotle sauce. Add the 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the chicken wings are baked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a clean large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Pour the warm sticky jalapeño lime chipotle sauce over the hot wings. Toss gently to ensure all the wings are completely coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 1 min