Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

This was another recipe I found in my latest issue of Food Network Magazine. It was a recipe from Guy Fieri, Who I happen to love. I had to change a few thing up, as our little grocery story doesn't carry some of the ingredients he used. I could always go over the bridge and do at times, but I figured I could make these wings tasty. I was right. They were a big hit! I will definately be making these again.

This is what you'll need.

That's about 3 pounds of chicken wings. I split them at the joint and removed the tips. They have been sprinkled all over with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. I put them on a baking pan that I sprayed with cooking spray and stuck them in the oven at 350. They need to stay there about 45 minutes or so.

While those were in the oven I got my tequila lime marinade made up. This was so easy and quick. I zested 2 limes.



Then I squeezed 4 limes into the bowl with the zest. I put the tequilla in there with the lime juice too. Smells like a margarita!

I added hot sauce and some chili powder that once again didn't make it into the photo of ingredients that you'll need. You still need it. Chili powder is good! Mix it all up and wait for your wings to finish up.

When the wings are done, pull them out of the oven and put into a dish. Pour the marinade over the still warm wings. Let them marinade for a good 30 minutes. You'll be glad you did. Just walk away from them. They smell so good, it's hard, but you can do it.

After 30 minutes or so, get your grill good and hot. I used the Jenn Air again. I would recommend spraying or oiling the grill, which I didn't do. My wings stuck a bit, but they tasted awesome.

Grill them up til they are nice and crispy and Ta Da!!!

You have a gorgeous plate of deliciousness!

Guy Fieri's Tequila Lime Wings

3 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

For the Sauce

1 teaspoon grated lime zest (I used the zest of 2 whole limes)

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup tequila

1 tablespoon agave syrup (I didn't have this so I used honey)

1 teaspoon ground cumin (I prefer chili powder, so again, I substituted)

1 teaspoon adobo sauce ( didn't have...used chipotle hot sauce~worked fine)

1. Prepare the wings: Preheat the oven to 350. Season the wings with salt and pepper and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Cook until just brown and crisp, about 45 minutes.

2. Make the sauce: Combine the lime zest and juice, tequila, agave syrup, cumin, adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 tablespoon pepper in a bowl. Pour over the warm wings and let marinate at least 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the grill to high. Grill the wings until marked, 10 to 15 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and cook until slightly thick, about 8 minutes. Drizzle the wings with the sauce.