Grilled Chicken Wings

These grilled chicken wings are coated in a flavorful garlic, lemon and herb marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. A simple yet satisfying appetizer or main course that’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

One thing I love about chicken wings is that they are so versatile. This grilled chicken wings recipe is one of my favorites with plenty of garlic and herb flavor. If you’re a wing lover, be sure to also check out my baked chicken wings, smoked chicken wings and lemon pepper chicken wings.

Grilled Chicken Wings Ingredients

For this grilled chicken wings recipe, make sure you have chicken wings, olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley leaves, thyme leaves, garlic, salt and black pepper. Check out the recipe card below for amounts and more details.

How Do You Make Grilled Chicken Wings?

How To Cut Chicken Wings

Chicken wings can be bought pre-cut, and are typically labeled “party wings” or “wingettes and drummettes.” I typically purchase pre-cut party wings whenever possible. If you buy whole wings, you will want to separate them into wingettes and drummettes for ease in grilling and eating.

The “drummette” is the part of the wing that looks like a little drumstick. The “wingette” is the flat part of the wing that contains two bones.

You can separate wings into wingettes and drumettes by bending the wing back at the joint where the less meaty part of the drummette connects to the wingette. Then use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut through the joint. Repeat the same process to cut through the joint between the wingette and the tip of the wing. Bend the wingette and the tip back at the joint and cut through the joint with a sharp knife or kitchen shears.

Tips For The Perfect Grilled Chicken Wings

• You can marinate your chicken in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap or a gallon size resealable bag.
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• If you find that your wings are browning before they cook through, try moving them to a part of the grill that receives indirect heat.
• You can make the marinade up to 3 days in advance. Store the marinade in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you’re ready to use it.
• I love these grilled chicken wings as-is, but if you want to serve them with a dip you can use homemade bbq sauce. or a homemade ranch dip.

How Do You Make Chicken Wings Crispy?

The best wings have tender meat and a crispy skin. The easiest way to achieve this result is to make sure the grill is properly pre-heated so that the chicken sizzles when it’s placed on the grill grates. This will allow the skin to get crisp without drying out the meat inside.

How Do You Reheat Chicken Wings?

Grilled chicken wings can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat your chicken wings, place them in a toaster oven or a regular oven and heat them at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Flavor Variations

These grilled chicken wings are fantastic; however, you can customize them to suit your own taste:

• Spicy: Try adding a little hot sauce or cayenne pepper to your marinade to bring the heat.
• Honey: For sweeter chicken wings, add a tablespoon of honey to your marinade.
• Seasoning: Feel free to add your favorite seasonings to the marinade like paprika, garlic powder, or cumin.
• Buffalo: For buffalo wings try my easy and delicious baked buffalo wings recipe.

These wings are bursting with herb and garlic flavor and are tender, juicy and totally delicious. I make these chicken wings for all of my summer gatherings, and everyone always requests the recipe!

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