Coconut Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon mild curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 lbs chicken wings; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup coconut milk
3 lbs chicken wings
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the first 7 ingredients, then whisk in the coconut milk. Reserve and refrigerate 1/2 cup of the mixture divided evenly in 2 containers.
2
Cut off the tips of the wings (reserve them for stock or discard), then halve the wings at the joint. Place them in the bowl and toss them with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour, but preferably overnight.
3
Just before grilling the wings, toast the coconut in a medium size skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour the flakes onto a plate and allow them to cool, then lightly crumble the flakes with your fingers and set them aside.
4
Prepare the grill for cooking and oil the grates. Grill the wings 8-10 minutes per side, turning once, or until the meat at each turn.
5
As the wings finish cooking, warm the other container of reserved marinade in a small saucepan until heated through.
6
Transfer the cooked wings to a platter and coat them with the warmed marinade. Sprinkle the wings with the toasted coconut and serve them immediately. Serve 6 as a main dish or 12 as an appetizer.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons light olive oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon mild curry powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut 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.

Coconut Chicken Wings

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