Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Wings with Cilantro-Lime Dip

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Spicy grilled chicken wings with a Tex-Mex dry rub served alongside a cooling cilantro-lime yogurt dip, inspired by Green Bay's Cowboy Mac's BBQ flavors. This Tex-Mex-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken wings, chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Tex-Mex cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to form a thick rub. Add 2 lbs chicken wings and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Arrange the wings on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the skin is charred in spots and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: While the wings cook, whisk together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Step 4: Remove the wings from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with the cilantro-lime dip on the side for dipping.

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