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Spicy Mango Chicken Wings

October 2, 2018 by Mahy, Updated November 18, 2020 27 Comments

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These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are smothered with homemade mango chutney, then baked until tender and crispy with a perfectly caramelized skin! Try this exotic and healthy twist on traditional fried chicken!

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings smothered in Mango Chutney and served in small paper boats with some fresh cilantro and mango slices

This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings recipe with mango chutney is perfectly balanced in terms of spice and sweetness and has a burst of freshness from mint and cilantro. To start off, the spicy chicken wings are baked, not fried—which makes this chicken recipe a healthy alternative to the fried fast food classic. Then they get tossed in a flavorful ginger mango chutney to infuse the chicken wings with flavor and get a caramelized, perfectly crispy skin.

Why these Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings will rock your world: 

I was never a fan of chicken wings, I felt they always tasted like pure hot sauce. And I was never a fan of the rubbery skin—no matter how it claims to be crispy. I often found myself peeling off the skins, wiping some of the hot sauce off, and just simply not enjoying the chicken wing-thing at all.

Fast forward a while and I met my husband, who loves his chicken wings—hot sauce, rubbery stuff and all! Ok, so some serious work had to be done.

Overhead shot of Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings smothered in Mango Chutney and served in small paper dishes with some fresh cilantro and mango slices

Back when I just got married, we used to live in beautiful Miami,FL.  Our neighbours loved to have us over for family dinners. As much as I offered to help with dinner prep, the grandma always asked me to help her fry the chicken wings. Which I did. And which didn’t help me get over that wing-thing one bit.

One day I asked her to bake the wings because frying made them heavier and made the skin lose it’s crisp as soon as the hot sauce covered it. And from that day onwards we always baked the wings.

Fast forward a few years, I was doing my first ever demo-cooking class, so it was like a job interview, and I was as nervous as can be. I was asked to make…yes, that’s right—chicken wings!!

I looked around the cooking school for hot sauce and next to it I found a jar of mango chutney, looked in the fridge and found plenty of fresh herbs, jalapeños and soy sauce. My mind refused to reach out for the hot sauce, so I took a risk which I knew could go either way for me. I  said I’m making Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with Mango Chutney.

And you know what? These Mango Chutney-Smothered Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings got all the oohs and aahs, and got me that job!

How to Make Spicy Chicken Wings with Mango Chutney: 

raw chicken wings arranged on a baking tray

Arrange the chicken wings on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper.

Baked the wings at a very high temperature for 25 minutes until they are fully cooked.

 

pre-baked chicken wings arranged on a baking tray

In the meantime, mix the chutney, soy sauce, plenty of jalapeños, fresh mint and cilantro.

pre-baked chicken wings being tossed in mango chutney

I coat the cooked spicy chicken wings (while still hot) in this flavorful mixture and bake it at the same high temperature for another 12 minutes. The skin got caramelized, golden and absolutely crispy! The flavor of the sweet and spicy chicken wings was incredible- fruity, sweet, spicy and fresh.

Spicy Chicken Wings tossed in mango chutney ready be baked in the oven

 

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings smothered in Mango Chutney and served in small paper boats with some fresh cilantro and mango slices

It was like that, my wing-thing was history, my husband could eat all the sweet and spicy chicken wings he wanted, and our sweet neighbours in Miami got to enjoy a new spicy and exotic twist on their family favourite!

close-up of a serving of sweet and spicy chicken wings smothered in mango chutney, served in a small oval paper boat

When it comes to the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings recipe I recommend making my 5-minute mango chutney from scratch rather than using store bought. I have a few brands of mango chutney that I love actually, but I feel the scratch version has more fresh herbs and tastes fresher always.

However, when I’m short on time I would go for the jarred one and just increase the herbs. I’ve included the 5 minute mango chutney recipe below so feel free to try it and compare, or keep it in your fridge for up to 3 weeks and use it on your chicken, veggies, fish, curries or any which way!

close-up of a serving of sweet and spicy chicken wings smothered in mango chutney, served in a small oval paper boat

Try these Sweet and Spicy Mango Chicken Wings smothered with my Homemade Mango Chutney and be prepared to fall in love with this healthy and exotic twist on chicken wings!

Tips for success: 

  • For ultimate flavor, make my easy 5 Minute Mango Chutney.
  • Serve the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with a side of mango chutney, some coconut rice or a refreshing coleslaw!

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Spicy Mango Chicken Wings

These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are smothered with homemade mango chutney, then baked until tender and crispy with a perfectly caramelized skin! Try this exotic and healthy twist on traditional fried chicken! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken wings, chicken with mango chutney, spicy chicken wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 479 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

For the Chicken Wings:

  • 2 lb chicken wings trimmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Mango chutney (recipe below, or your favourite brand)
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely minced (more or less depending on how spicy you want)
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Note: if you are using low sodium soy sauce, add ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh mint minced

For the Mango Chutney:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 shallots or ½ a red onion , finely minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (more or less to taste), finely minced
  • 1 garlic clove , finely minced
  • 3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 mango finely minced—about 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoon each of fresh mint , minced and fresh cilantro minced

Instructions

For the chicken wings:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Season the wings with salt and pepper and coat evenly with olive oil
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake until done, about 15-20 minutes (depending on the oven and size of the wings).
  5. While the wings are cooking, mix together in a large bowl the mango chutney, jalapeño, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and herbs.

  6. Take the chicken wings out of the oven and place them in the bowl of the chutney mixture and toss them to coat evenly.
  7. Layer the chicken wings back on the same cookie sheet in a single layer, pouring any excess chutney mixture on the top and bake until the wings are caramelized, sticky and crispy—about 12 minutes.
  8. Remove the wings from oven and sprinkle with extra herbs, more mango slices, onion slices and lime wedges.

For the 5 Minute Mango Chutney:

  1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat and cook the shallots until soft and translucent, add the jalapeño, garlic, ginger and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

  2. Add in the cumin, turmeric, mango while stirring to slightly soften up the fruit. Add the sugar, vinegar, salt and water.
  3. Bring this mixture to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 4 minutes until it thickens and most of the liquid had evaporated.

Recipe Notes

  • For ultimate flavor, make my easy 5 Minute Mango Chutney.
  • Serve the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with a side of mango chutney, some coconut rice or a refreshing coleslaw!
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Mango Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 479 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 821mg36%
Potassium 319mg9%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 680IU14%
Vitamin C 29.9mg36%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity

    October 5, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea! Perfect for entertaining!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      seriously so good!

      Reply
  2. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    October 5, 2018 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    These would disappear in our house!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      hahahaha I hear you

      Reply
  3. Melanie Bauer

    October 4, 2018 at 4:34 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is a winner! The kids and I love wings, making these tonight!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      enjoy them!!

      Reply
  4. Dee

    October 3, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    These wings will be perfect for my next game day!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly

    October 3, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    Those look and sound terrific, love the flavor profile!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      the flavor is perfectly balanced!!

      Reply
  6. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish

    October 3, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    Look at all of that color!! I want a bunch of these right now. I say bring on all the heat!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      hahahah oh yes!

      Reply
  7. Meghan

    October 3, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Loving the sweet and spicy flavors of these wings! Perfect for tailgating!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      I love them for tailgating too!!

      Reply
  8. Mahy

    February 1, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    Thanks Jhuls–Make them soon!!:)

    Reply
  9. Mahy

    February 1, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks Barbara–hope you give them a try!

    Reply
  10. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life

    January 28, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    These look so delicious! I love cooking with mango! I’m featuring them tonight at #FoodieFriDIY…sending lots of foodie love your way!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks so much Michelle–YOU ROCK!! Can’t wait for more #FoodieFriDIY fun!!

      Reply
  11. Mahy

    January 24, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    Hi Debra–Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Shahinda

    November 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Delicious!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 11, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks Shahi:)

      Reply
  13. Shahinda

    September 14, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Love this recipe! Did it three times so far but used chicken thighs today instead of wings and they turned out just super delicious!the chutney is addictive! Thanks for posting ????

    Reply
  14. Claudia | The Brick Kitchen

    September 11, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Just came across your blog and have to say that these wings look incredible! So crispy and caramelised, and I can imagine how full of spicy flavour they would be with all those herbs and mango. Love the little boats you have photographed them in too <3

    Reply
    • Mahy

      September 14, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Thanks Claudia! I’m flattered you like the photos too!:) I hope you try those fabulous wings–they’re absolutely my favorite!:)

      Reply
  15. La Tania

    August 21, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Thanks for posting this recipe, Mahy. Sounds delicious. I’m always interested to try different flavors and styles of making wings. My little girls love chicken wings so wing it up!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 26, 2015 at 7:21 am

      Thanks La Tania:) These wings are sure different and I hope you enjoy them with your little ones:) Maybe minus the jalapeño for the girls because it will be quite spicy–unless they’re used to it;)

      Reply
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