Venezuelan Chicken Wings in Spicy Guasacaca Marinade
Juicy chicken wings marinated in a vibrant, spicy guasacaca sauce, then baked to a perfect balance of smoky and tangy flavors. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, blends chicken wings, ripe avocado, fresh parsley into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small, chopped green bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Step 2: In a blender, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 small chopped green bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 small seeded jalapeño, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the guasacaca marinade.
- Step 3: Place 2 lbs chicken wings in a large bowl and pour the guasacaca marinade over them, tossing to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Step 4: Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway, until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 5: Serve hot with extra guasacaca sauce on the side for dipping.









