We’re well into Fall where I live, and that means colder temps, but that doesn’t mean I’ve put the grill away. No way! I love grilling all year long, especially with charcoal because it makes the meal all the more special. Lucky for me, I’m working with Kingsford® Original Charcoal. What I love about Kingsford Charcoal is the smoky flavor you only get with great charcoal. Kingsford Charcoal gives grilling enthusiasts like me the smoky wood-fired flavor they crave. It’s the perfect size for Patty and me, cooking for just the two of us. Today I’m making some grilled chicken wings, and you know how much of a wing fanatic I am. There are TWO SECRETS to making these wings the best they can be: Kingsford Charcoal for that smoky flavor, and an awesome grilled chicken marinade that puts the wings over the top. There are many ways to marinate chicken, with so many possible flavor combinations. I’ll discuss a few of my favorite combinations in the Recipe Tips and Notes section, but for this recipe, I’m giving your typical grilled chicken marinade an Asian spin by incorporating Japanese ingredients, particularly the spice blend called Shichimi Togarashi, which is a popular Japanese seasoning blend made with 7 different spices. Let’s talk about how we make this recipe, shall we? Marinate your chicken in a baggie or a large bowl, sealed, at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or overnight for more flavor penetration. 24 hours is great for a chicken marinade. Stack your Kingsford charcoal briquets in a pyramid on the bottom grill grate. starting the coals is easy, you can use a charcoal chimney or Kingsford® Charcoal Lighter. Light the charcoal. Leave the grill uncovered. Burn until the flames die out and the burning charcoal begins to ash over. Remove the chicken wings from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken wings for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Keep an eye on them so the skins do not burn. The wings are done when they measure 165 degrees F internally. That’s it, my friends! BOOM! Give it a go. Don’t you love the flavor? The one-two flavor punch of Kingsford Charcoal and my awesome Grilled Chicken Marinade makes these some of the best chicken wings I’ve ever had. Perfect for ANY cut of chicken! Use chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken legs, whatever you prefer. Time to get marinating! A good marinade helps open the cell walls of the chicken, which lets more water enter and remain during cooking. This will give you juicier, more flavorful chicken. How Much Chicken Marinade Should I Use? For two pounds of chicken, 1 cup of chicken marinade will be enough to cover your chicken. How Long Should I Marinate Chicken? Most recipes will tell you to marinate chicken at least 1 hour, but overnight is better for better flavor penetration. Don’t marinate for more than 1 day, however, as the chicken can become mealy. If you do not have time to marinate your chicken that long, you can still get some flavor penetration with only 30 minutes, particularly if you are working with smaller pieces of chicken.
Grilled Chicken Marinade. This is one of my favorites for any cut of chicken that’s going on the grill, or however else you want to prepare it. It always results in delicious, perfect chicken. Teriyaki Marinade. This marinade adds a touch of sweet heat to your chicken that you will love. Jerk Chicken Marinade. Bring the fiery flavors of the Caribbean with my jerk marinade, perfect for spicy food lovers, so loaded with flavor.
See the government food safety site for safe minimum cooking temperatures for chicken.
Try Some of My Other Popular Chicken Wing Recipes
Jalapeno-Cheddar Chicken Wings Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings Grilled Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings Sticky Habanero Glazed Chicken Wings Grilled Chicken Wings with Alabama White BBQ Sauce Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings Garlic Parmesan Wings Get More Chicken Wing Recipe Here
