Lunch: Cinco de Mayo Glazed Chicken Wings

Green chilies and taco seasoning add the piquant flavor but it is the lemon-lime carbonated beverage that adds the sweetness to these chicken wings.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Cinco de Mayo Glazed Chicken Wings

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
2 1/2 lb chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced including tops (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (12 oz each) lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
10 lettuce leaves, if desired

Instructions

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken wings and onions; sprinkle with pepper flakes. Cook uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain.
Stir in carbonated beverage, green chiles and taco seasoning mix. Increase heat to high; cook uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken wings are completely glazed, small amount of glaze remains in skillet and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180 °F).
To serve, line serving plate with lettuce; arrange chicken wings over lettuce. Serve immediately.

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