Mango Habanero Sticky Chicken Wing Board

• 24 chicken wings
• 1/2 cup mango preserves
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Chopped cilantro for garnish
• Sliced green onions for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Pat chicken wings dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Toss wings with olive oil and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. 5 While wings bake, combine mango preserves, hot sauce, habanero, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and garlic in a saucepan.
6. 6 Simmer sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
7. 7 Remove wings from oven and toss with the sauce until well coated.
8. 8 Return wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
9. 9 Transfer wings to a serving board and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
10. 10 Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Saucepan
• Tongs

Variations

• Use boneless wings for easier eating.
• Substitute jalapeño for habanero for a milder heat.

Substitutions

• Substitute mango jam for preserves.
• Use sriracha sauce in place of hot sauce for a different flavor profile.

Pairings

• Cold beer
• Cornbread
• Coleslaw

Nutrition

Tips

• Adjust habanero quantity to your spice tolerance.
• For extra crispiness, bake wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Freezing: Freeze uncooked sauced wings for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
• Pair with a cooling avocado dip or ranch for balance.

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