5 from 16 votes
Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings are coated in a marinade of honey, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt, then grilled to a charred finish. The marinade imparts a balanced smoky heat with sweetness and tang. Grilling creates crispy skin with juicy meat inside, ideal for gatherings or game days.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Marinade
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
334 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 lb chicken wings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix honey, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt.
- Add the wings to the marinade and mix well using a spatula or a pair of tongs.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- Once ready to grill, take the wings out of the fridge and place the bowl on the counter. Let the wings come to room temperature. Preheat the grill to medium high (about 400°).
- Place the marinated wings on the hot grill and grill covered for about 15 minutes.
- Check the wings and when they're charred and brown on one side, flip them so they cook on the other side for another 10-15 minutes.
- The wings are cooked when their internal temperature registers at 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
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Notes
- Serve wings with potato salad, tomato salad, or grilled vegetables.
- Leftover wings store well in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Adjust chipotle sauce amount for preferred spiciness; 2 tablespoons offers moderate heat.
- Minimize flipping while grilling to get crispy skin and even cooking; flip once after about 10 minutes.
- Plan for about 6-8 wings per person; increase to 10 for hungrier guests.
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
181mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.