- 2 - 2½ pounds wings
- ⅓ cup + 1 Tbsp tamarind concentrate
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ⅓ cup oil
- Rinse and pat dry the wings and set aside
- Combine the marinade ingredients from the tamarind to the oil in a bowl then pour in a storage bag along with the wings.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least several hours or up to two days.
- When you're ready to bake them, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the wing pieces on a baking sheet (I lined mine with nonstick foil) and brush with more of the marinade. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the wings are nicely browned and caramelized.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I’ve never tried chicken wings but I think these could convert me :). Love the Asian flavors in your marinade, and I must try the roasted snap peas!
PolaM says
Looks delicious! I love tamarind I will have to try this!
amelia from z tasty life says
I am really intrigued! My husband is a wing lover… I will need to surprise him with this one, maybe even blindfold him and have him guessing what the secret ingredient is!
lemonsandanchovies says
Amelia, that’s such a good idea! 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
We are BIG chicken wings fan! Especially my son and my husband… they can eat until the last piece. Tamarind marinate is such a fun idea. I even have Tamarind concentrate that I used for… I don’t remember but I have a jar. I need to get wings so that I can make this. Your photos of wings are drool worthy. I’m such a savory person getting excited over wings. 😀
lemonsandanchovies says
Nami, I’m totally the same way when I visit your blog! I do love wings and I should make them more often!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Your wings look so tempting, Jean. I love the tamarind marinade. The flavor must be amazing. Lime and some spice…this is a perfect summer dinner to me. Save me some, please?:)xx
lemonsandanchovies says
Lora, of course! Hope you’re having a great weekend so far! 🙂
Rosa says
Tamarind tastes wonderful and your chicken wings are incredibly tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I love chicken wings! I’ve never thought to prepare them with tamarind. It sounds fantastic!
angela@spinachtiger says
I would never get tired of eating wings, but I hardly ever make them either. These look just so appetizing and as another commenter said, “tempting.”
Priscilla @ShesCookin says
I was looking at my jar of tamarind paste just yesterday (still unpacking kitchen stuff) – your marinade makes excellent use of it! Definitely trying this, Jean 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Laura @ Family Spice says
I think my kids would love this since they love all things sour!!!!
Choc Chip Uru says
Incredible my friend, my brother would fall for this thank you 😀
Cheers
CCU
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
Jean – I am loving these wings! I have not cooked with tamarind and need to add this to my cooking library. I bet none of these little delights were left. Lovely photos!!!!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
These were baked?? The caramelization is just awesome – they look like they were grilled over charcoal! I’m glad you shared this recipe with us, because I am definitely bookmarking this!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
I’ve never made chicken wings at home. Yours sound and look mouthwatering. Thanks for sharing:)
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
Oh yum! I was wondering what else I could use my tamarind concentrate for (aside from pad thai). My hubby isn’t a huge wing fan either, but I am sure he would love these!
Michele Flores says
OMG! I LOVE tamarind, and have made these twice already! The hubby LOVES them, he used to only eat hot wings, but now he’s converted. Thank you so much, this makes me want to experiment with tamarind more on meats.
lemonsandanchovies says
Michelle, I’m so happy to hear this and thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. You’ve made my day!!! 🙂