LIME-MARINATED CHICKEN WINGS WITH AVOCADO DIP

LIME-MARINATED CHICKEN WINGS WITH AVOCADO DIP image

Categories Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 limes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, trimmed and sliced
2 teaspoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Pinch salt
3 Pounds chicken wings, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. For marinade, finely grate the zest and squeeze the juice from the limes. In a blender, combine zest and juice with the remaining marinade ingredients; puree until smooth. Pour marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil at least 6 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is crispy on the outside and cooked through. Serve with avocado dip. Avocado Dip: Peel and pit one avocado; cut into chunks. Place avocado in a medium bowl; mash. Fold in 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice; 1 clove of garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Courtesy "The Deen Brothers: Y'all Come Eat"