Grilling, Smoking and Barbecuing Recipes
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, and cut at the joint
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Juice from one lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Fresh lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Season wings with salt. Heat grill to medium high.
- In the bowl of a food processor (small if available), combine preserves, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin process until smooth. Add chives.
- Place wings on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn, and grill for another 5 to 6 minutes.
- With a pastry brush or spoon, brush the sauce on the wings. Cook for about 1 minute, and turn.
- Repeat on other side of wings. Cook for another 1 minute.
- Wings should register 170 degrees F when tested with an instant read thermometer.
- Serve the wings garnished with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Per serving: 670 calories; 34g fat; 10g saturated fat; 42g carbohydrate; 27g sugars; 49g protein
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
National Chicken Council