Sweet & Spicy Mango Chicken Wings Recipe

Looking for the perfect crowd-pleaser for your next gathering? These sweet & spicy mango chicken wings are a flavourful treat that your guests won’t be able to resist. While not the healthiest option, they are packed with protein and pure deliciousness, making them a favourite at small gatherings and get-togethers.

Serves: Approximately 40 wings | Prep time: 1 hour (excluding overnight marinating) | Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2kg chicken wings
• all-purpose seasoning
• garlic granules
• medium curry powder
• 425g canned mango in light syrup
• 40g sriracha sauce
• 30ml dark soy sauce
• 50ml water

Method:

1. Prepare your chicken according to your preference. I like to soak them in a mixture of vinegar and water for about 20 minutes. I then pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess water before seasoning.
2. Halve your chicken wings to create approximately 20 drumettes and 20 wingettes.
3. Blend the canned mango with the syrup until it becomes a liquid consistency. Then, transfer it to a saucepan.
4. In the saucepan, add sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and water. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce darkens to a caramel colour.
5. While the sauce is cooking, season the chicken with all-purpose seasoning, garlic granules, and curry powder. Ensure the seasoning coats all the chicken wings thoroughly.
6. Once your sweet & spicy mango sauce has cooled, pour ⅕ of the sauce over the chicken and coat the chicken pieces evenly.
7. Place your seasoned chicken wings into a storage container in the fridge and marinate overnight.
8. When ready to cook, oven-bake the chicken at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
9. Once the chicken is cooked, coat one side with the spicy mango sauce and grill for about 10 minutes until crispy. Flip the chicken to coat the other side and grill for another 10 minutes.
10. After cooking, you can add any remaining marinade to the chicken wings before serving.

Additional Notes: To adjust the spiciness, consider adding cayenne pepper, chili, or scotch bonnet according to your heat preference. For a sweeter flavor, incorporate honey or brown sugar into your sauce.

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