Description
Delicious grilled honey garlic chicken wings are a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring a sticky honey garlic sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder. These wings are grilled to juicy perfection and garnished with thinly sliced green onions for a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 12-14 whole chicken wings or 24 party wings, wingette and drumette separated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thinly sliced green onion for garnish
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 orange, juiced (1/3 cup fresh orange juice)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Season the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and season them evenly with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring all pieces are well-coated for flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the wings from sticking and to achieve a nice char.
- Grill the Chicken Wings: Place the seasoned wings on the preheated grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes total, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. The skin should be crisp and nicely charred.
- Coat and Garnish: Remove the wings from the grill and immediately toss or brush them with the prepared honey garlic sauce, ensuring each wing is well coated. Lastly, garnish with a generous sprinkle of thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve Hot: Serve the wings warm for the best taste experience. These are perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Ensure wings are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Brush grill grates with oil before grilling to prevent sticking.
- Sauce can be prepared ahead of time and reheated gently before coating wings.
- For extra crispiness, finish grilling with the lid closed to create convection heat.
