Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings Recipe). Being a big fan of restaurant-style mango-habanero wings, I set out to create something similar. I found multiple recipes online, but none seemed up to my standards. After about a year of making a few and combining different ideas, I came up with this one. Every time I've made this, it's been a huge hit and people are always asking me for the recipe, so here it is. The cornstarch absorbs extra moisture and forms a very thin crispy crust on the wings. It's not a heavy breading, it just adds a bit of crunch.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr33 mins

Total: 1hr53 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 30 wings

Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

30 chicken wing sections

1 (12 ounce) can mango nectar

¼ cup brown sugar

6 habanero peppers

stemmed

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 stick butter

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup cornstarch

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Rinse chicken wings and pat dry with paper towels. Place wings on a baking sheet and refrigerate to dry a bit more.

Step 2

Combine mango nectar brown sugar habanero peppers soy sauce sriracha sauce and vinegar in a food processor. Mix until peppers are pureed; seeds will still be visible. Remove food processor lid carefully; the pepper fumes can be strong.

Step 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the mango-habanero mixture immediately; bring to a simmer stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; add honey. Simmer stirring frequently until sauce is reduced by 75% and thickened to a glaze 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6

Coat wings lightly with cornstarch. Place 5 to 6 wings in the hot oil; fry until golden brown and crispy about 8 minutes. Place wings on a paper towel to absorb excess oil; transfer to the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat until all wings have been fried and drained.

Step 7

Place wings in a large bowl. Pour half the sauce over the wings and mix coating the wings with the sauce. Continue adding the remaining sauce until you have coated the wings to your liking.

Nutritional Information

Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 450

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.6g 37%

Carbohydrates: 28.5g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 14.1g

Fat: 29g 45%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 80.3mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 869.9IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 4.9mg 8%

Folate: 6.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 22.6mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 18.2mg 7%

Potassium: 176.5mg 5%

Sodium: 366.6mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 260.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.