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Molé Honey and Lime Chicken Wings

Molé, Honey and Lime Chicken Wings

Sweet and Spicy, tender and juicy.  A fabulous and easy chicken wing!

Course Main Course
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 lb chicken wings can be divided, or intact
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 4 tbsp runny honey
  • 5 tbsp Molé paste or sauce
  • 1 tbsp Mexican hot sauce or to taste
  • 1-2 whole fresh limes cut into wedges for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp chopped jalapeño, chive or scallion for garnish
  • 1 tsp Maldon salt for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken wings and place in a container with a lid (or in a large freezer bag.

  2. Combine the olive oil through the hot sauce in a small bowl and whisk to make smooth.

    Add to the chicken and turn to evenly coat.  If using a bag, seal well and shake.

    Cover with a lid and store in the fridge for at least one hour.  You can leave them in longer of course.  But do not exceed 24 hours.

  3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 475F

    Cover one or more large baking sheets with aluminum foil.

    Spray a cooling rack that will fit into or over the sheet with non-stick spray.

  4. Take out the chicken and bring back up to room temperature.

    Lay them out in one layer, not crowded, skin side down, on the cooling rack.  If you are using whole wings, try and tuck the wing tips under the meat of the wing next to it.  

    Reserve the liquid for marinating the wings as they roast.

  5. Bake on centre rack for 20 minutes.

    During the initial bake, brush with the marinade once.

  6. After the first 20 minutes, turn the pieces over, to skin side up. Reduce the heat to 425F.

    Bake another 20-25 minutes, basting once more with the marinade.

    Check during the last 5-10 minutes to ensure that the wings aren't burning.

  7. Once cooked through remove the baking sheets and allow to cool for a few minutes.

    Move to a platter and sprinkle with scallion or jalapeño confetti.

    To serve, squeeze fresh lime juice over the wings and dig in!  If you feel so inclined, also add a sprinkling of Maldon or other finishing salt.  Lime and Salt: Tequila! 

Recipe Notes

I used Entube Molé paste for this recipe.  But any Molé sauce or paste will work if you can't find Entube products in your neighbourhood grocery.  Give the Molé you are using a quick taste, and then adjust the amount of hot sauce you will use based on this.  Don't be shy with the heat though!