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Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings

Juicy chicken wings coated in a bold homemade sauce made with fresh jalapeños, garlic, and tomato. Grilled until sticky and charred for the perfect balance of heat and savory flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Chef's knife | for slicing peppers and scoring wings
  • 1 | Cutting board | wooden preferred
  • 1 | Blender | for the sauce
  • 1 | Saucepan | for simmering sauce
  • 1 | Mixing bowl | for coating wings
  • 1 | Grill or grill pan | for cooking
  • 1 | Tongs | for flipping

Ingredients
  

  • 2 | lbs | chicken wings |
  • 4-5 | | jalapeños | sliced
  • 6 | cloves | garlic | peeled
  • 1 | cup | tomato sauce |
  • 2 | tbsp | dark soy sauce |
  • 1 | tsp | salt |
  • 1 | | red bell pepper | optional for extra sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Slice the jalapeños into thin rounds while wearing gloves.
  • Add jalapeños, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and soy sauce to a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth and vibrant orange-red.
  • Pour the sauce into a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Score the chicken wings with a knife to help the sauce adhere.
  • Toss the wings in the warm sauce until fully coated.
  • Grill the wings over medium-high heat until charred and cooked through, flipping once.
  • Serve hot with a side of creamy dipping sauce.
  • NUTRITION
  • Calories: 380 kcal

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispiness.
Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the heat level.
Wear gloves when handling raw peppers to avoid skin irritation.