Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil (extra light)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chipotle pepper
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  • 4 pounds chicken wings (separated at the join and tips discarded)
  • olive oil spray
  • pinches kosher salt
  • black pepper (freshly ground )

Instruction

  • In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add olive oil and garlic. Heat over medium-low heat and sauté for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in ketchup, preserves, vinegar, Worcestershire, chipotle powder and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Pour some of the sauce into a jar or bowl, keeping any remaining sauce warm on low heat, for serving with the wings..
  • Place the prepped chicken wings onto a rimmed metal baking pan and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Spray both sides of the wings with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat you grill to medium heat or about 400-450°. Once hot, place the wings skin-side down and close the lid. Grill the wings for 5 to 6 minutes before turning. Close the lid and grill for an additional 6 minute, turning occasionally turning.
  • Then brush the wings with some of the sauce, turning and repeating with the sauce until the wings are fully cooked, glazed and sticky.
  • Serve with reserved sauce on the side.