Mojito Grilled Lime Chicken Wings

Mojito Grilled Lime Chicken Wings

Recipe type: Entree Yield: 3-5 Prep time: 2 hrs Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins

A summer favorite! The perfect balance of lime and mint, alongside savory spices is wonderful! Plus there is a sweet tanginess to it from the orange juice and honey. It is sure to become a favorite quickly!

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons lime zest, from 4 limes
½ cup lime juice
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup chopped mint
2 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
3 ½ – 4 pounds chicken wings, rinsed, dried and trimmed

Directions:

1. 1. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve half of marinade in refrigerator.
3. 2. Put half of marinade in a ziplock bag with chicken wings. Squeeze out all air. Turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours or over night. Remove wings from marinade and scrape off excess solids.
5. 3. BBQ on grill rack, turning occasionally, 20-30 minutes.
7. 4. Pour refrigerated marinade into saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.
9. 5. Transfer chicken wings to platter and spoon warm lime sauce on top.

Published on July 2, 2018 by Teri Williams