Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Fan-Favorite Flavors for Healthier Wings on Father’s Day
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 tbsp sesame oil
1⁄3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄2 cup Sriracha
2 limes, juiced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 pounds chicken wings, split
Spray oil
2 green onion stalks, chopped for serving
1 tbsp white sesame seeds, for serving
1 lime, wedged for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, olive oil, garlic, Sriracha, tomato paste, lime juice, soy sauce and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.
Step 2
Reserve half of the marinade in a container in the fridge. In a zippered plastic bag, add chicken wings and the remaining marinade. Allow to marinate for 2 hours.
Step 3
Preheat the grill and spray with oil.
Step 4
Place wings on the grill and cook on each side until fully cooked. Toward the end of grilling, brush the reserved marinade onto wings.
Step 5
Garnish the finished wings with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
