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Grilled Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe

These Tex-Mex inspired wings are great as a party appetizer, but I also use them for dinner. Just pair the wings with a spicy rice and bean dish and a salad.—Julie Butler, Puyallup, Washington

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Grilled Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

12 whole chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds)
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup mild green taco sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine enchilada sauce and lime juice. Add wings; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
In a small bowl, combine taco sauce and butter. Drain chicken wings and discard marinade. Grill wings, covered, over indirect medium heat for 10 minutes. Turn; grill 10-20 minutes longer or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with sauce. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken wing equals 68 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Spicy Chicken Wings in The Taste of Home Cookbook , p21