Bring the tropics to your backyard with this simple yet tasty five ingredient for grilled chicken wings.

OK. So lately I have been craving chicken wings. But, I don’t want the standard Buffalo Wing. Love them as I do, sometimes you need a variation of an old favorite. Thinking about what flavor I wanted to make the wings I noticed how nice it has been outside. We haven’t had much of a winter down south this year so the grill is in prime shape. So now I know I am going to grill these wings, now to work on the flavor.

The first restaurant I ever worked at had a pineapple teriyaki grilled chicken breast entrée. Though most of that menu has faded from memory, the grilled chicken breast has stuck with me for many years. It’s a recipe I pull out of the hat from time to time for family dinner. For some reason it never occurred to me to use this recipe for wings. No matter, just add a sriracha honey dipping sauce and we’re all good.

To see how to cut full wings, see my recipe here for Buffalo Chicken Wings.

Ingredients

• Chicken Wings
• Pineapple Juice
• Teriyaki Sauce
• Ginger
• Honey

Cut the chicken wings if need be and add to a zip lock bag.

In a separate bowl mix the juice, teriyaki, honey and freshly grated ginger and then pour half in the bag over the chicken wings. Squeeze to mix and then seal bag eliminating all air in the bag. Allow to marinate up to 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from bag, discarding marinade, and place on preheated grill set to low to medium-low.

Grill for about 25-35 minutes turning a few time to prevents over caramelization.

Pro Tip: While the wings are grilling, mix the reserved marinade with 1/3 cup sugar. Set on stove and bring to boil. Once the marinade is boiling, reduce heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken. You can use the glaze to add more POW to your backyard tropical feast.

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Pineapple Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Wings

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Bring the tropics to your backyard with this simple and tasty recipe with only five ingredients. Your grill never had it so good.

Servings: 35 Wings

Author: Nate

Ingredients

• 25-35 each Chicken Wings
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• 2 cup Teriyaki Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
• 1/2 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken wings if need be and add to a zip lock bag.

2. In a separate bowl mix the juice, teriyaki, honey and freshly grated ginger and then pour half in the bag over the chicken wings. Squeeze to mix and then seal bag eliminating all air in the bag. Allow to marinate up to 8 hours or overnight.
   

3. Remove from bag, discarding marinade, and place on preheated grill set to low to medium-low. Grill for about 25-35 minutes turning a few times to prevents over caramelization. 
   

4. While the wings are grilling, mix the reserved marinade with 1/3 cup sugar. Set on stove and bring to boil. Once the marinade is boiling, reduce heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken. You can use the glaze to add more POW to your backyard tropical feast.
   

Recipe Notes

Use a high quality pineapple juice. The better the juice, the better the flavor.

The longer you marinate the wings, the more flavor they will soak up. Try not to allow to marinate over 24hrs.