Grilled Turmeric and Lemongrass Chicken Wings
Grilled Turmeric and Lemongrass Chicken Wings is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine coconut milk, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, jalapeños, ginger, lime juice, tamarind juice, fish sauce, kosher salt, turmeric, and 1 cup water in a blender.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine coconut milk, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, jalapeños, ginger, lime juice, tamarind juice, fish sauce, kosher salt, turmeric, and 1 cup water in a blender.
Purée mixture until a smooth marinade forms.
Place chicken wings in a large baking dish.
Pour marinade over; turn wings to coat evenly.
Cover chicken and chill overnight.
Remove chicken from marinade, shaking any excess marinade back into dish.
Transfer chicken to a large platter.
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Transfer marinade to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until marinade thickens, 10-15 minutes.
Pour half of marinade into a small bowl; set aside for basting chicken while it grills.
Keep remaining marinade in saucepan; cover and keep warm until ready to serve the chicken.
Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high.
Oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
Grill chicken wings, turning every 5 minutes and basting occasionally with marinade in small bowl, until fat is rendered and skin is nicely charred in spots, 30-35 minutes. (The key here is to turn the wings often so the skin doesn't burn.).
Continue cooking chicken without basting (so it will get crisp) until wings are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
Transfer chicken to a large platter and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Squeeze lime wedges over wings.
Transfer marinade in saucepan to a small bowl.
Serve warm marinade alongside chicken as a dipping sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.