Recipe: Butcher BBQ Game Day Wings

Game Day Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe: Chipotle Grilled Wings

Stop Me Now If You Know Someone That Is Not a Chicken Wing Fan

These sweet and tangy grilled chicken wings are perfect for an afternoon appetizer on game day. Savory with a hint of spice, they’re easily a crowd favorite! Chicken wings are actually simple to grill up and quick to cook through. We doubled down on the flavor for these game day chipotle wings: Both Butcher BBQ’s Sweet Chipotle Rub and Homestyle BBQ Sauce are used in this grilled chicken wings recipe. The dry rub seasons the meat nicely before the wings hit the heat on the charcoal grill. Then, the flavors and aroma in the sweet flavored barbecue sauce are released when it’s tossed with the wings, giving them a delicious char and crispy skin.

These wings can even be prepared ahead of time so you’re ready to grill during halftime. Just put them in an airtight container and refrigerate after seasoning them with the chipotle dry rub. Once it’s time to grill, bring them to room temperature, then throw them on the hot grill grates of your charcoal grill and let them cook. Chicken wings don’t have to be constantly monitored — grill each side for about 5-7 minutes over direct heat and you should be good to go. Just make sure the internal temperature of the chicken wings reads 165 degrees or more to ensure they’re cooked through and safe to eat. You’ll need extra napkins for these chipotle chicken wings slathered in our favorite chipotle wing sauce!

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place chicken wings in a shallow dish and drizzle with the grilling oil. Use tongs to toss and coat evenly. Sprinkle with sweet chipotle rub and toss again to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes to marinate and absorb the dry rub flavors, including the smoky notes of chipotles in adobo.
  3. Place chicken wings on the preheated grill grates and cook, rotating every 3-4 minutes, until completely cooked through and browned with a nice char, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken wings from heat and let rest for 2 minutes, then toss with our homestyle BBQ sauce enriched with a honey chipotle glaze. Let rest another couple of minutes before serving warm with additional ranch dressing or chipotle wing sauce if desired.

Serves 4 Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 30 minutes

What's the secret to juicy grilled wings?

The secret to juicy grilled wings is maintaining the right cooking method: grilling over direct medium-high heat on clean grill grates while avoiding overcooking. Using a chipotle grilling oil and marinating with a sweet chipotle rub helps retain moisture and adds flavorful protein-enhancing spices. Also, letting the wings rest after grilling before tossing them in sauce helps keep the juicy texture intact.