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Honey Lime Chicken Wings

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"A tangy, sweet but tart honey lime coating gives these wings a refreshingly zingy way to fly - right into your mouth! These fried wings are straight forward, sweet-and-sour."
Honey Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 171 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 18 whole chicken wings, split
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Gris

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the honey, lime juice, lime peel, garlic, salt and ground black pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a plastic bag and shake the chicken wings in the flour to coat.
  3. In a large skillet, fry the chicken wings in hot, 1 inch deep oil until cooked through. Place the cooked wings in the honey/lime mixture and toss to coat well. Serve immediately.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by TRIMAC 
I baked these at 400 for 45 min to crisp them instead frying. I then brushed on the glaze that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by SunnyD 
These were excellent! I love lime, so I will be making these again often. One trick to try for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2005 by JEANSB 
This is a wonderfully different way to do chicken. I hate frying anything so after preparing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2003 by GINA GIBSON 
My husband and I enjoyed the different flavor. The first time I made it I did not use the zest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Kandiee 
Delicious! 4-Stars b/c: the idea is fantastic but too many wings for the amount of sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2004 by mrsapm 
This recipe is awesome!!! I didn't have any fresh limes, but "real lime" juice in the plastic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by DAYBREAKFIVE 
Very tasty I have made this with chicken wings and I havemade with cubes of chicken breast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2003 by SPLATTY 
I just made this tonight! They were soooo awesome! The honey and lime just make it! I read a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
WOW! Very good...my tastebuds couldn't decide if these were sweet or sour but they were good.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by apace01 
I tried this recipe with boneless chicken breasts, which I had on hand, for my picky, picky... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 300

  • Total Fat: 24.4g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 7.4g

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