Tennessee BBQ Smokehouse Chicken Wings

Allergens

Contains gluten, soy, and wheat. May contain traces of dairy.

Ingredients

• 1. 24 chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated) 2. 1 cup smoky barbecue sauce 3. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4. 1/2 cup honey 5. 1/4 cup brown sugar 6. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 7. 1/4 cup tomato paste 8. 1/4 cup molasses 9. 1 tbsp smoked paprika 10. 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 11. 1 tsp garlic powder 12. 1 tsp onion powder 13. Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, molasses, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
2. Marinate the chicken wings in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat your grill to medium high heat (around 375°F). Remove the chicken wings from the marinade, letting excess sauce drip off.
4. Grill the wings for 20 25 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with additional sauce as needed until cooked through and charred on the outside.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfect BBQ Smokehouse Chicken Wings is the right balance of smoky and sweet flavors, with just a hint of heat.

Notes

For a more pronounced smoky flavor, try using mesquite wood chips on the grill.