This recipe still captures the flavors and essence of tandoori-style without the dairy. Perfect “dude” food, these are a sophisticated twist on the traditional buffalo-style staple found at most tailgating parties.
• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 6
1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
2" piece ginger, peeled and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint if necessary
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 In a large bowl, combine onion, ginger, garlic, lime juice, coconut milk, avocado oil, cumin, coriander, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and tomato paste. Add wings to mixture and toss. Refrigerate covered at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
2 Add chicken broth to the Instant Pot® and insert steamer basket. Add chicken wings, arranging them so they aren’t sitting on top of one another; place them standing up if necessary. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 10 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Quick-release any remaining pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wings to a serving tray. Garnish with chopped mint and serve.
3 Optional: Before garnishing, place the wings on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes on each side to crisp up the chicken.
Don’t throw away that can of coconut milk if you notice a thick layer on top and a cloudy thinner liquid underneath. This is normal. The top layer is the coconut cream, which is full of the natural fats and flavor. Use this first. Also, if you have a warm kitchen, try putting the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator up to an hour before using to ensure this layer. On a yummy note, for desserts, whip up this thick layer with a little honey for some dairy-free whipped cream.