Grilled Chicken Wings
Grilled Chicken Wings are an irresistible treat for any gathering, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. These wings are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. The brining process keeps the chicken moist while a delightful lemon garlic sauce adds a zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about six people 1x
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings (party size cut into two pieces)
- 5 cups water
- ½ cup salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp liquid honey
Instructions
- Prepare the brine: In a large bowl, mix salt, sugar, and water until dissolved. Submerge chicken wings in the brine and refrigerate for two hours.
- Make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until lightly browned. Stir in lemon juice, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and honey; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Grill the wings: Preheat grill to 350°F (175°C). Remove wings from brine and shake off excess liquid. Grill for about 20 minutes, flipping every five minutes until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Apply sauce: Dip each wing into the lemon sauce thoroughly and return to grill for an additional two minutes per side to caramelize.
- Serve hot: Remove from grill and enjoy immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken wings (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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