Baked Margarita Chicken Wings
Most of the alcohol in the margarita glaze will evaporate during the cooking process, but if you prefer to cook without it you can substitute 1/4 cup of water.
Servings 6
Calories 340kcal
Ingredients
- 24 chicken wing pieces
- ¼ cup tequila
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 limes juiced
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 lemon juiced
coarse sea salt
- Hot sauce like Tabasco or Cholula for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a baking rack on top.
- Sprinkle the chicken wings with a little salt and arrange skin-side up on the baking rack. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan bring the tequila, honey, and juices to a simmer. Let simmer 10 minutes.
- Brush about half of the glaze onto the wings; cook another 10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with remaining glaze. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 44.9g | Fat: 12.2g | Fiber: 0.8g