Tomatillo Chicken Wings
Bright and tangy, this traditional tomatillo sauce is a favorite in Mexico to add brightness and flavor to fish tacos, fish dishes, veggies and eggs. The added jalapeño peppers give it a kick and will fill your taste buds with happy notes!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 16 wings chicken wings
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 16 oz. jar BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 3 jalapeños thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
Chicken Preparation
- Season wings with salt and pepper.2 tsp. sea salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, 16 wings chicken wings
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.2 cups vegetable oil
- Gently lower wings into hot oil. Fry for 12 minutes or until golden brown, turning wings halfway through.
- Drain chicken wings on paper towels. Reserve in a warm oven.
Tomatillo Sauce Preparation
- To a large saucepan, add sugar, garlic powder and salt and cook over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to avoid burning the sugar.1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt
- Add salsa.1 16 oz. jar BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa
- Cook uncovered for 4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in lime juice.1 Tbsp. lime juice
Wing Assembly
- Place warm chicken wings in large heat-safe bowl.
- Toss with tomatillo sauce until thoroughly coated. Garnish with jalapeño rounds and chopped cilantro.3 jalapeños, ¼ cup cilantro
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 435mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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