Description
Tangy lime, smoky heat, and sweet honey collide in these vibrant chicken wings. Perkin’s zesty marinade creates a charred crust while keeping the meat juicy, with a Mexican-inspired twist on classic grilled wings.
Ingredients
2 limes
0.5 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch
1 tablespoon green Tabasco
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon non-alcoholic tequila
2 lbs chicken wings (12–16 pieces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
Juice 1 lime into a bowl, ensuring pulp is extracted
Add salt, Tabasco, honey, non-alcoholic tequila, and zest of 1 lime
Stir in finely chopped cilantro
Pat chicken wings dry, then toss with 2/3 of the marinade
Reserve remaining marinade for basting
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Grill wings 10–12 minutes, flipping once, basting with marinade
Toss with additional cilantro before serving
Notes
For sweeter flavor, use Meyer limes
Substitute sriracha for spicier heat
Omit tequila or replace with white vinegar if unavailable
Remove wing tips for even cooking
Marinate 30 minutes for best flavor
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 260mg