Mango Habanero Wings
Mango Habanero Wings are crispy, fiery and full of flavor. They’re a little bit sweet and a little bit of heat rolled into one! Chicken wings are coated in a bold Jamaican Jerk Spice, baked and then tossed in a Mango Habanero Sauce.
Servings 2 people
Calories 708kcal
Cost $12
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Wings *Note 1
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Cubed
HOMEMADE JERK SEASONING (*NOTE 2)
- ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ tbsp Onion Powder
- ½ tbsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tbsp Brown Sugar
- ½ tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp All Spice
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ tsp Cumin
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
MANGO HABANERO SAUCE
- 4 Habanero Peppers, Seeded
- 10 oz Mango Pulp, Fresh or Frozen
- ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
- 1 medium Shallot
- 4 large Garlic Cloves, Peeled
- 1½ tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- ½ tsp Granulated Sugar
Instructions
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
MAKE THE HABANERO MANGO SAUCE (*NOTE 3)
- Slice the habanero peppers in half and remove the seeds. Make sure to wear latex gloves.
- Add all of the mango sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mango sauce to a medium size sauce pan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and set aside.
MAKE THE DRY SEASONING
- Add all the dry seasoning ingredients to a medium size shallow bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
PREP & BAKE THE CHICKEN
- Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel.
- Place a chicken wing in the dry seasoning mix and coat evenly on both sides. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat until all wings are on the baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Place the cubes of butter on the baking sheet, as evenly spaced as possible.
- Bake wings for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken wings over and bake an additional 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175° F. (*Note 4)
- Immediately transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour the habanero mango sauce over the wings and toss to combine. Enjoy immediately for best texture.
Notes
Note 1 - Try and snag a bag labeled “split wings” or “party wings”. This means the chicken wings arrive with the drummette and wing already detached. If you can’t find them, no worries. Just cut the chicken at the joint and remove the wing tip before tossing.
Note 2 - Sub in your favorite store bought Jerk Seasoning for ease. You'll need 4 tablespoons.
Note 3 - If you're great at multi tasking, make the habanero mango sauce while the chicken is cooking to save time.
Note 4 - Chicken wings are safe to consume at 165°F, however the connective tissue in the dark meat doesn't dissolver until it reaches 175°F. So if you can, wait until it hits this temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1273mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3207IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
