African Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: African Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 2 shallots; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crumbled); ½ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 lbs chicken wings (about 20-24); ⅓ cup natural-style peanut butter; ¼ cup cream of coconut; 2 garlic cloves (chopped); ¼ cup water; ¼ cup red bell pepper (chopped); ⅛ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; coriander sprig (for garnish)

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves
2 shallots
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crumbled)
½ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 lbs chicken wings (about 20-24)
⅓ cup natural-style peanut butter
¼ cup cream of coconut
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
¼ cup water
¼ cup red bell pepper (chopped)
⅛ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon soy sauce
coriander sprig (for garnish)

1
THE WINGS: Prepare the chicken wings: Mince and mash the garlic and shallots to a paste with the salt.
2
In a large bowl stir the paste together with the 5 spice powder, paprika, rosemary, cayenne, and the oil.
3
Mix well.
4
Add the chicken wings.
5
Toss and stir them until they are completely covered with the marinade.
6
Let them marinate, covered and chilled for 4 hours or over night.
7
Arrange the wings, skin side up, on the rack of a foil lined large broiler pan and bake them in the upper third of a preheated 425F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until they are golden.
8
The wings may be prepared one day in advance, kept covered and chilled and then reheated before serving.
9
THE SAUCE: In a blender, blend together the peanut butter, cream of coconut, garlic, water, bell pepper, red pepper flakes and the soy sauce until the mixture is smooth, season the sauce with salt, to taste.
10
THE PRESENTATION: Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl set on a platter.
11
Arrange the wings around the bowl and garnish the platter with the coriander.

1221

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, 2 shallots, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder, and more.

Yes, African Chicken Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

African Chicken Wings

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