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Sticky Papaya Chicken Wings
Prep time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes marinating
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
• 2kg chicken wings
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup pureed fresh papaya (250g)
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar (60g)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice (125 ml)
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp chilli powder or smoked paprika • 1 tsp sea salt
To Garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh papaya
• Lemon and lime wedges
Method
- Cut chicken wings into wingettes and drumettes, discard tips (or buy wings which have already been split into sections). Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add wing sections and toss to coat.
- Set wings aside for 30 mins to marinate. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two rimmed oven trays with baking paper. Remove wings from bowl, reserving marinade, and arrange in a single layer – skin side up – over the prepared trays.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, basting with the remaining marinade twice during cooking. The wings are done when they are sticky and golden, and the meat separates easily when pulled.
- Serve with coriander leaves, fresh papaya, and citrus wedges.