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Spicy Caribbean Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings

Name: Spicy Caribbean Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced; 2 habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded (adjust for spiciness); 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

These tropical-inspired chicken wings are a flavorful combination of sweet mango and fiery habanero, perfect for a spicy twist on a classic favorite.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 27, 2026

Spicy Caribbean Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Wings

For the Mango-Habanero Marinade

For the Glaze

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 523 kcal
Protein: 28.75 g
Carbs: 26.5 g
Fat: 34.75 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2093 kcal
Protein: 115 g
Carbs: 106 g
Fat: 139 g
Fiber: 4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed	1240	112	0	88	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper to taste	4	0	1	0	1
1 ripe mango peeled and diced	135	1	35	1	3
2 habanero peppers stemmed and seeded (adjust for spiciness)	8	0	2	0	0
2 tablespoons honey	128	0	34	0	0
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice	11	0	4	0	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	8	1	1	0	0
1 teaspoon grated ginger	2	0	1	0	0
1/2 cup orange juice	56	1	13	0	0
1 tablespoon brown sugar	52	0	13	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	200	0	0	22	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken Wings

1
Blend the Marinade
In a blender, combine mango, habanero peppers, honey, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Wear gloves when handling habanero peppers to avoid skin irritation.
2
Marinate Wings
Place chicken wings in a large bowl, pour the marinade over them, and toss to coat evenly.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

Preparing the Glaze

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine orange juice and brown sugar.
2
Reduce Glaze
Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reduces slightly.
3
Add Butter
Stir in butter until melted and keep warm for basting.

How to Make Spicy Caribbean Mango-Habanero Chicken Wings

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2
Grill Wings
Place marinated wings on the grill, turning occasionally, for even charring.
3
Apply Glaze
During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush wings with the prepared glaze.