Sweet & Spicy Apricot Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe Is Crazy Good (35 Minutes) Appetizers Grilling Chicken Recipes Dinner Snacks Fruit

If you're a chicken wings lover, you are going to think you've died and gone to chicken wing heaven after you try my sweet and spicy chicken wings recipe. This apricot-glazed chicken wings recipe is crazy good. In fact, I'm pretty sure your mouth will be watering even while you read this delicious appetizer recipe.

If you’re like me, you grill year-round – rain, sleet, heat or snow. This sweet, spicy chicken wings recipe doesn’t care if it’s July or February. The sweet and spicy apricot-glazed chicken wings recipe just invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy every savory grilled chicken bite. 

To make these grilled chicken wings you will need chicken wings, apricot preserves, Worcestershire sauce, dark brown sugar (depth of flavor alert!), coconut aminos or soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper and ground ginger. If you can't fine white pepper, just use a little more black pepper, but white pepper (check out the health benefits of white pepper) does have a different taste and is worth investing in.

Don't own a grill? You could bake these chicken wings in the oven until cooked through, turning occasionally. Chicken is cooked through and safe to eat at 165 degrees F on a food thermometers. You could also use a grill pan, but be sure to oil it so they don't stick. 

This quick grilled chicken wings recipe makes a perfect snack during the big games or an easy light lunch or dinner. Serve this chicken dish with your favorite side dishes and vegetables.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken wings, wing tips removed and wings cut into two pieces
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a large bowl, combine the apricot preserves, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce), mustard and all the spices. Divide mixture in half.
2. Add the chicken wings to the large bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. Let the chicken wings stand for 5 minutes.
3. Grill the chicken wings, covered, over moderately high heat, turning them occasionally, until they are charred in spots and cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken wings to a platter. Serve with the reserved sauce on the side, and/or with your favorite chicken wings dipping sauces.

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