8chicken wings(whole 3-joint wings including drumette, wingette and tip)
5garlic clovesminced
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
flaky saltcrushed and to taste
black pepperfreshly cracked
1tablespoonolive oil
for the chimichurri sauce
2cupsparsleyfinely chopped
½cupfresh oregano leavesfinely chopped
4garlic clovesfinely chopped
½teaspoonred chilli flakes
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
½teaspoonsea salt flakes
black pepperFreshly cracked
½cupolive oil
for the lentil quinoa salad
1/3cuppepitas
1/3cupsunflower seeds
2cupscooked quinoa
400gcanned lentilsrinsed and drained
1cuppacked mint leaveschopped
3spring onionssliced (green only)
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegaraged or caramelized
flaky saltto taste
black peppera large pinch / freshly cracked
Extra olive oil and lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 210°C (190°C fan-forced).
Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Add garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and oil. Mix well. Place marinated wings on a baking rack so they are not touching each other. Roasted in the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes, turning the wings over halfway through cooking, until golden and done. Turn off oven and keep warm.
Add chopped parsley, oregano, garlic, chilli flakes, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar and olive oil to a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
Toast pepitas and sunflower seeds in a small frying pan on medium-low heat for a couple of minutes until they are a shade darker and fragrant. Remove from heat, cool slightly and chop roughly.
Add chopped seeds to a large bowl along with cooked quinoa, lentils, mint, spring onion, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well.
To serve, smear Chimichurri sauce on a large dinner plate. Add a hot chicken wing or two. Add a small serving of the lentil salad.
Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with a lemon wedge.
Notes
Chimichurri Sauce - Make sure you chop the parsley, oregano and garlic very finely. If you don't have fresh oregano, use a tablespoon of dried oregano instead.Air Fryer Method - Cook your marinated chicken wings in the air fryer. I air fry them at 200°C for 15-20 minutes.