Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 dinner
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Calories
773 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
Description
The wings receive a balanced dry seasoning that builds a mild, savory flavor without overpowering. Cooking on the grill over medium-high heat ensures a nicely charred, crisp exterior while maintaining juicy meat inside. Frequent turning promotes even cooking across all sides.
The sauces add varying tastes: honey garlic provides a sweet and savory glaze, Buffalo sauce brings buttery heat, and BBQ Bourbon adds smoky sweetness. Each sauce is prepared simply by boiling and reducing to achieve a suitable consistency for tossing the wings. Offering sauces separately allows flexibility in serving, including an option for those following a Whole30 diet, who can enjoy the wings plain.
Garnishes like minced cilantro, chopped chives, and sesame seeds can finish the dish with fresh herbal notes and a hint of nuttiness. The recipe accommodates varying preferences by providing multiple complementary sauces alongside the seasoned grilled wings.
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Wings
- 3 lbs. chicken wings drummets, wingettes, or a combination
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- cilantro optional garnishes; minced cilantro, chopped chives
- chives
- sesame seeds
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅔ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce gluten-free, if needed. coco aminos for paleo
- 2 tablespoon ginger finely grated
- 4 large garlic very finely minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank's or Cholula
BBQ Bourbon Sauce
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce try this BBQ sauce for chicken!, of your favorite
- ¼ cup bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat and oil your grill. Or use a grill mat, if you have one.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Put the chicken wings on the BBQ and close the lid. After 5 mintues, turn the wings over. Repeat turning over the wings 2 more times. They will cook for 20 minutes total.
- Once they are cooked, serve them on their own or toss them in one of the 3 sauces.
Make the sauces
- All of the sauces are made the same way. Add the ingredients for the sauce you want to make to a small pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to boil for 3 minutes. The sauces will all thicken a little as they cool.
Notes
- For Whole30 compliance, serve the chicken wings without any sauces.
- Ensure the grill is properly oiled to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- The sauces can be made ahead and stored; reheat gently before tossing with wings.
- Turn wings every 5 minutes during grilling to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4dinner
Amount Per Serving
Calories 773 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 dinner sized portion with none of the optional sauces (¼ of the recipe) | |
| Calories | 773kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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