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Indian Butter Chicken Wings Recipe

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4.1 from 13 reviews

Indian Butter Chicken Wings are a flavorful and spicy appetizer or main course featuring marinated chicken wings roasted to perfection and tossed in a citrusy, buttery sauce infused with classic Indian spices and fresh cilantro. This recipe offers a delicious fusion of tangy lemon, aromatic curry, and warming garam masala for an irresistible dish that can be served as a crowd-pleasing snack or a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Wings and Marinade

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

Seasoned Butter Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the chicken wings.
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, curry powder, chili powder, garam masala, coriander, salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly to create a vibrant marinade.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Toss the chicken wings in the marinade ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Roast the Wings: Lay the marinated chicken wings spread out on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip and Continue Roasting: Flip the chicken wings and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the wings are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  6. Prepare Butter Sauce: While the wings cook, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped cilantro and lemon pepper seasoning, stirring to combine and allowing it to simmer gently for 30 seconds.
  7. Coat the Wings: Drizzle the seasoned butter sauce over the roasted chicken wings and toss well to coat each wing evenly.
  8. Serve Immediately: Serve the Indian Butter Chicken Wings hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, you may broil them for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • If fresh cilantro is unavailable, substitute with dried cilantro but reduce the quantity to 1 tablespoon.
  • Adjust chili powder amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • Letting the chicken marinate longer (up to 2 hours refrigerated) will intensify the flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in an oven or air fryer for best results.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian