Mabawas are marinated and grilled chicken wings, a signature dish of Creole cuisine from Réunion and Mayotte. This traditional recipe, often cooked on the barbecue or plancha, is a must-have for outdoor meals, family gatherings, and street markets. Easy to prepare, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, Mabawas win you over with their spicy flavors and convivial spirit. Discover this essential Réunionese recipe, perfect for delighting your guests around a crackling wood fire.
The recipe:
Cooking time: 14 min – Prep time: 60 min – Serves: 2
Ingredients
6 chicken wings
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 sliced onions
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, pepper
Olive oil
Equipment:
Kokko Kamado Little, L or XL
Stainless steel grill grate
or cast iron grill grate
Large stainless steel tongs
Preparation:
1. Prepare a marinade with all the ingredients.
2. Marinate your chicken wings in this mixture for one hour to let them soak up all the flavors.
3. Grill on your Kokko for 7 minutes on each side.
4. Enjoy!
