BBQ Spice Rubbed Chicken Wings
Introduction
About this Recipe
Try this spice rub mixture on other of your favourite grilled foods: chicken breast, pork tenderloin or even mixed into ground beef for burgers.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) chicken wings
- ¼ cup (60 mL) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15mL) coarse salt
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper
- ½ tsp (2 mL) chipotle powder (optional)
Glaze:
- ¼ cup (60 mL) maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
- Sriracha hot sauce, to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the BBQ to 300°F (150°C) (medium-low). Rinse the chicken wings and pat dry
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, stir the sugar, salt and spices to blend well. Set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the spice rub and toss the remaining rub onto the chicken wings, coating well. This can be done up to 2 hours ahead of time and chilled.
Step 3
Grill the chicken wings, with the lid down, for an hour, turning once. For the glaze, stir the maple syrup, vinegar and reserved 1 tbsp (15 mL) of spice rub together, adding Sriracha hot sauce to taste. Brush this over the chicken wings and BBQ them 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.
