Baked Peruvian Chicken Wings with Cilantro Ranch
My bold, flavorful Peruvian chicken wings with creamy green cilantro sauce are an oven-baked version that is incredibly juicy and tender. The perfect homemade twist on classic takeout. The chicken is loaded with spices, creating a mouthwatering aroma and deep flavor in every bite. Top it off with a creamy, spicy cilantro and jalapeño sauce—whether you dip or drizzle, it’s a pairing you’ll crave!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Peruvian Chicken Marinade
- 12-15 Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp White Sugar
- 1 Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried or Fresh Oregano
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Cilantro Ranch
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Jalapeno
- ½ Juice from Half a Lime
- 2 Cloves of Garlic Minced
- 1 Cup or a Large Handful of Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by making the marinade, combine 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of white sugar, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of olive oil, lime juice, 2 tsp of smoked paprika, 1 tbsp of chili powder, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can mix ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the chicken wings in the bowl and toss the chicken in the marinade. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours or overnight.
- After the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and discard the marinade. Bake for 22 minutes flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken wings are baking make the green cilantro sauce by adding 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of mayo, 1 cup of cilantro, 1 jalapeno, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper into a food processor and blend until a smooth sauce forms.
- Take the chicken out of the oven, serve it with the green cilantro sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
The longer the chicken has to marinade the more flavorful it will come out but try not to let your chicken Marinade longer than 24 hours. If you're not a fan of spice remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before you add it to your green sauce.