Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350-375°F / Gas Mark 4-5
Juice 2 limes
In a large jar combine lime juice, chili, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Seal and shake to mix together Note 2
Place your chicken wings in a large zip lock bag.Pour the marinade over the wings, seal and refrigerate for 30 mins Note 3
Line a baking dish with grease proof paper, use tongs to transfer your wings into the base of the baking dish arranging so they each sit flat. Pour marinade over top
Bake in oven for 40 mins. Test with skewer, continue to cook if the juice from near the bone is not clear (further 5 - 10 mins)
Place cooked wings onto a baking rack above a lined baking tray. Broil for 10 mins for colour and to dry the skin out
Serve with fresh lime wedges and garnish with chili, sesame seeds and shallots
Notes
Note 1 800 grams is 13 chicken wings (different sizes will vary slightly)
Note 2 if you don't have a large enough jar, you can use a jug and a fork, (stir vigorously).
Note 3 think about it like this: 1) if starving, cook without marinating 2) if having a glass of wine 1st, marinade for 30 mins, 3) if have time, you can marinade overnight
Note 4 the chilli flakes are a great way to add chili flavour in a reliable way. Fresh chili can sometimes be mild and sometimes be HOT, HOT, HOT. For that reason, over time this recipe works as it delivers taste and texture each time. There is no unexpected chili heat to catch you off guard. Using the freshly sliced chili as garnish helps to add the colour and texture with thin slices which deliver the chili factor in a non in your face way.