Spicy Mexican Chicken Wings.

Servings: 2-3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 to 40 minutes

Ingredients

1. 2 lbs (910 g) Split chicken wings
2. 1 cup (250 mL) GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD Chile de Arbol Sauce for Tacos
3. As needed Oil
4. (Optional) 2 tbsp (30 mL) Cilantro, chopped
5. (Optional) To taste Lime, juiced

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
2. Place wings in a mixing bowl, add ½ cup (125 mL) of Chile de Arbol Sauce for Tacos to the bowl. Toss the wings with tongs until they are all coated with sauce.
3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes to allow the wings to marinate.
4. Place the wire rack over the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Lay wings on the wire rack then place them into the oven.
5. Cook wings for 20 minutes, remove from oven, flip wings and continue to cook them for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meat comes away from the bone.
6. Approximately 5 minutes before the wings are done, place ½ cup (125 mL) of Chile de Arbol Sauce for Tacos in a small saucepan and warm gently over low heat.
7. Remove cooked wings from the oven and place in a bowl. Pour warmed Chile de Arbol Sauce for Tacos over the wings, toss to coat them and serve immediately.
8. Optional garnishes include chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Recipe and photo by Katherine Sowden