Author Notes
You put da lime in da coconut...Last night we played around with several recipes and this one was the best in my opinion. Grilling is our preferred way of cooking wings, but these could be tossed in the oven also. - nannydeb —nannydeb
Test Kitchen Notes
This makes the best chicken wings I have ever had, and I have had a chicken wing fervor ever since visiting the Buffalo bar that claims Buffalo Wings. The coconut milk makes the wings tender, and the other ingredients blend into a flavorful finish. It was like having a tropical dance in my mouth! They cooked up really fast on a weeknight. Thanks, nannydeb. – luvcookbooks —The Editors
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Ingredients
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1 1/2-2 pounds
chicken wings, cut in two pieces, tips removed and reserved for stock
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14 ounces
coconut milk
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3 tablespoons
lime juice
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2 tablespoons
fish sauce
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1 tablespoon
honey
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2 tablespoons
chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
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1
Birdseye, Thai chile, serrano or jalapeno pepper, minced
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
white pepper
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1-2 tablespoons
unsweetened flaked coconut for garnish
Directions
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Combine all marinade ingredients in a shallow dish.
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Add chicken wings and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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Prepare charcoal or a gas grill to medium- high. Grill the wings over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, or until skin is crispy brown and meat is tender.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and flaked coconut.
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