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Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings with Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 663 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.2 on Mealime
Crispy, peppery wings paired with a bright cucumber-tomato-avocado salad. It balances textures and makes weeknights feel simpler without sacrificing flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- 1 lbchicken wings, split with tips removed
- ½English cucumber
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½ mediumred onion
- avocados
- English cucumbers
- red onions
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt, toasted sesame oil
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · tongs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and season the wings with salt and black pepper, tossing to coat.
- Spread the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, trim the green onions, thinly slice them, and peel and mince the garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, sliced green onions, and sesame oil; set this aromatics mixture aside.
- Halve the tomatoes and dice the cucumber; add them to a medium bowl along with the diced red onion.
- Pit the avocado, scoop the flesh into the bowl, and dice it; gently fold into the salad.
- Drizzle the salad with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- When the wings are done, drizzle the sesame oil mixture over them and toss to coat.
- Serve the wings with the cucumber-tomato-avocado salad on the side.
Two tips
- Make ahead: chop greens and halve veggies up to a day in advance and keep refrigerated.
- Serving idea: swap in extra avocado for a creamier salad or add a squeeze of lemon if you have it on hand.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 663 kcal
- Protein
- 29 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 54 g
- Fiber
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 138 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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