July 4th is practically synonymous with backyard barbecue. A classic Fourth of July BBQ is best when you have good company, food and fun. On this unique Independence Day weekend, at the crossroads of a global pandemic and a stand against racism, we are embracing the fact that we have more work to do. Part of being a proud American is insisting on the right to criticize her for the betterment of our society.

With that thought, we spent the Independence Day evening in our backyard with these simple but delicious grilled chicken wings. Backyard barbecue is one of our favorite family time during summer. These chicken wings are crispy, lip smacking and easy to make. Unlike other barbecue recipes where I have to marinate, and do other prep work, the chicken wings are entirely prepared by my husband. That means more me time followed by a delicious backyard dinner. What’s not to love about that, right?

This halal chicken wings recipe is a healthier and more flavorful way to cook your favorite appetizer recipe. You can take the basic recipe and after the wings are grilled, try your own variations with other sauces, spices, or peppers. We love lemon pepper chicken wings, so that what we used. But there are endless options besides lemon pepper seasoning. Think pineapple teriyaki glazed wings, ginger sesame wings, mango habanero, sweet Thai chili, and so on. All you do is replace the lemon pepper with either of these sauces.

When you purchase halal chicken wings you’ll usually get the whole wing, which has three sections; the tip, the wingette and the drumette. The tip is easily burnt, so remove that piece and save it for making stock or broth. Using a sharp, thin knife, cut through the joint between the wing tip and the wingette. If you move the joints it will be easy to see exactly where to cut. Moving the joint between the wingette and the drumette will show you exactly where to slice to separate them.

If you want to make a big batch and freeze, arrange grilled chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze overnight and store the frozen wings in freezer ziploc bag. This will make your chicken wings freeze individually.

Whether you are looking for crowd pleasing game day appetizer, recipes for summer barbeques party or an easy meal option that the hubby can pull off and share and enjoy with the family, this delicious and crispy chicken wing recipe fits all of these criteria perfectly.

Easy and Delicious Grilled Chicken Wings

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

Tender, juicy baked chicken wings coated in a mouthwatering homemade dry rub that will have your tastebuds singing! Pair it with a creamy gorgonzola dipping sauce and it’s a party hit!

Author: Lail Hossain

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds halal chicken wings
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Canola oil spray
• LEMON-PEPPER SAUCE
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

1. Separate wing flats, drumettes, and tips.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray cooking oil lightly.
3. Mix kosher salt, black pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
4. Sprinkle in the dry rub mixture on the wings and use your hands to massage it into all of the chicken wings, coating evenly.
5. Add chicken wings to prepared baking sheet. Make sure the wings are not touching each other. Spray canola oil and cover baking sheet with aluminum foil, and let sit for about 15 minutes.
6. Start your grill and preheat to 400F closing the lid
7. Spray grill with canola oil. Place seasoned wings on the grill, make sure they are touching each other. This will allow moisture to stay in.
8. Let the wings cook about 15 minutes, then flip and grill for another 15 minutes.
9. Continue to flip the wings, until they are cooked and crispy. Remove the wings from the grill.
10. In a bowl, large enough to hold all the wings, mix the lemon pepper seasoning and olive oil.
11. Take the wings from grill and put them in the large bowl.
12. Cover with aluminum foil and shake the bowl to mix the sauce properly. You may need to shake the bowl multiple times to mix.
13. Serve and enjoy!

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