Chicken Wings with Mole Spices, Chili Vinegar, Sesame, Crema, and Cotija Cheese
Chicken Wings with Mole Spices, Chili Vinegar, Sesame, Crema, and Cotija Cheese: is a delicious fusion dish that combines the flavors of Mexican and Asian cuisine! Chicken wings seasoned with mole spices, drizzled with chili vinegar, sesame seeds, topped with crema (a type of Mexican sour cream), and finished off with crumbled cotija cheese. It's a unique blend of savory, spicy, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Mole Spice Blend:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- Mole spice blend see above
- 1/4 cup chili vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup crema
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together all the spices for the mole spice blend.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the mole spice blend, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the wings are cooked through and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili vinegar with sesame seeds.
- Once the chicken wings are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter.
- Drizzle the chili vinegar and sesame mixture over the chicken wings.
- Top the wings with dollops of crema and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 127mg (42%)Sodium: 497mg (22%)Potassium: 387mg (11%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 2460IU (49%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 234mg (23%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
