30-Minute Grilled Mojo Criollo Chicken Wings
Citrus-marinated chicken wings grilled over medium-high heat with a tangy sour cream dipping sauce. Wings marinate 30 minutes minimum, grill 15-18 minutes with occasional turning and marinade brushing, then serve alongside cilantro-flecked mojo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Lawry's Mojo Criollo Marinade with Lawry's Garlic Salthomemade mojo (citrus, garlic, cumin)1:1makes_from_scratch
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- 2 tbsps milk
- 2 tbsps cilantro, choppedparsley1:1herbmildFull guide →
- 3 pounds chicken wing pieces
Instructions
- 1
Mix sour cream, 3 tablespoons of the mojo marinade, milk, and cilantro in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
Place chicken wings in a large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup of the mojo marinade and turn to coat well.
- 4
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
- 5
Remove chicken wings from marinade and discard any remaining used marinade.
- 6
Grill wings over medium-high heat for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining marinade halfway through cooking.
- 7
Serve chicken wings with the mojo dipping sauce.
Tips
Marinating longer than 30 minutes develops deeper flavor.
Turn wings frequently for even cooking and browning.
Brush with remaining marinade only halfway through to prevent charring.
Good to Know
Dipping sauce covered, refrigerated up to 3 days. Cooked wings refrigerated up to 3 days.
Marinate wings up to overnight. Prepare dipping sauce up to 1 day ahead.
Serve wings hot with chilled dipping sauce on the side.
Common Mistakes
Do not use leftover marinade from raw chicken without boiling first to avoid foodborne illness.
Do not skip turning wings to avoid uneven cooking and charring.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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