Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Wings Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 hrs
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Wings Recipe
Description
Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Wings combine juicy chicken wings with an intensely flavored peri peri sauce, a blend of red chili peppers, garlic, smoked paprika, cilantro, olive oil, and lemon juice. The preparation starts by making the sauce smooth in a food processor and chilling it. The wings then brine in salted water for about three hours to maintain moisture during cooking.
After drying, the wings are seasoned with salt, chili powder, and garlic powder then tossed with half the peri peri sauce before grilling over medium heat for 20 minutes, turning once. This technique develops a smoky, charred skin while keeping the inside tender. The grilled wings are then coated with remaining sauce or served with it on the side to adjust spiciness preference.
This method highlights the sauce’s smoky-chili flavor and produces wings with a balance of crispy skin and tender meat. The peri peri sauce brings layers of heat, citrus, and savory notes, making these wings a flavorful choice for outdoor grilling or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings separated and tips removed
- 4 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ cup peri peri sauce
FOR THE PERI PERI SAUCE RECIPE
- 1 pound red chili peppers chopped - African Bird’s Eye peppers are traditional, but you can sub with red peppers available to you
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika you can sub in other chili powders
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your sauce first by combining all sauce ingredients in a food processor. Process to form a smooth paste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Set the chicken wings into a large bowl. Add salt and cover with water. Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours to brine.
- Remove and pat the wings dry.
- Set them into a large bowl and rub the dry spices into the skins. Get it in there!
- Toss the wings with half of the Peri Peri sauce.
- Heat a grill to medium-heat and grill the wings for 20 minutes, turning once half way through. Keep an eye on them so the skins do not overcook.
- Once cooked through, toss the wings with the remaining Peri Peri sauce and serve, or serve the sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 7945mg | 331% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2775IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 187.7mg | 209% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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