If you are looking to change up your wing game, try this marinade made with achiote paste, garlic, and citrus juice. Pair with a delicious pineapple cilantro habanero dressing for the win!
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
5 hr
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Marinade
3 ½ oz achiote paste (95 g)
¼ large white onion
3 cloves garlic
2 dried bay leaves
1 cup fresh orange juice (240 mL)
½ cup fresh lime juice (120 mL)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 lb chicken wings (1.7 kg)
Wet Rub
3 ½ oz achiote paste (95 g)
¼ large white onion
2 cloves garlic
⅓ cup fresh orange juice (80 mL)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (60 mL)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Pineapple Cilantro Habanero Dressing
6 slices pineapple
2 habanero peppers, to taste
1 bunch fresh cilantro
⅔ cup sour cream (160 g)
¼ cup mayonnaise (60 g)
⅓ cup heavy cream (80 g)
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lime, juiced
For Garnish (Optional)
grilled pineapple slice
fresh cilantro
How to Make It
1. Step
Make the marinade: In a blender, combine the achiote paste, onion, garlic, bay leaves, orange juice, lime juice, salt, peppercorns, and cumin and blend on high speed until smooth.
2. Step
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and add the achiote marinade. Toss to coat the wings completely, then cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 4 hours. Rinse out the blender.
3. Step
Make the wet rub: In the blender, combine the achiote paste, onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and peppercorns and blend on high speed until smooth.
4. Step
Drain the marinade from the wings, then toss with the wet rub until well-coated. Clean the blender.
5. Step
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Arrange the wings on the grill grates and cook for 30 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the wings from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Step
Meanwhile, make the pineapple cilantro habanero dressing: Grill the pineapple slices and habaneros for 5 minutes on each side, or until tender and grill marks appear.
7. Step
Transfer the pineapple and habanero to the blender, along with the cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
8. Step
Arrange the wings on a platter and drizzle with the dressing, or serve alongside as a dip. Garnish with more grilled pineapple and cilantro, if desired.
