The BEST Grilled Chicken Wings

These are the best grilled chicken wings! I am obsessed with how easy these are to make and how flavorful and juicy they are and the marinade is so simple yet absolutely delicious.

My kids *love* wings. Especially Ezra! He loves when we make chicken wings and this is our go-to recipe because it’s not spicy, they’re easy to make and these are incredibly flavorful. 

It is full on grilling season over here, which means we will be grilling pretty much every day until it’s freezing again. And when we grill, we grill a lot of things at once. I love a good meal prep on the grill with a bunch of proteins, veggies and whatever else we are craving. These wings are great for an appetizer or as a main dish with some sides.

You may be wondering why I add yogurt to the marinade for the chicken. And this is all my husband. He got me hooked on doing this. It makes the chicken so juicy and keeps it from drying out. Some people use mayo but I prefer using greek yogurt. It also adds even more protein to the dish and I promise it doesn’t add in any flavor.

The flavor for these chicken wings comes from the delicious spice blend and olive oil and when you let the chicken marinate in the fridge for awhile it really soaks into the chicken.

The thing with chicken wings though is they are so versatile. You can serve these for really anything. And usually they are buffalo or spicy or something that is a bit more polarizing in flavor. But not these wings. They are great for all tastebuds and just so so delicious! 

I cannot wait to hear what you guys think of this recipe. Let me know if you make them and if you love them. 

What ingredients you need to make grilled chicken wings:

• Chicken wings – I don’t recommend another sub for the chicken wings since they are the star of the show!
• Plain greek yogurt – you could try another plain yogurt but I have not tested any other options
• Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder 
• Olive oil or avocado oil – either oil work for these

How to make the best grilled chicken wings:

1. In a large ziplock bag, add the yogurt, spices and oil
2. Next add in the chicken and remove any excess air in the bag then seal
3. Massage the chicken into the marinade in the bag so it all gets mixed in together
4. Add chicken to fridge to marinade for at least 1 hour up to 24 hours
5. When ready to grill, turn grill on to high to heat
6. Add the wings on to the grill and turn heat down to medium/high and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes (they shouldn’t be stuck to the grill, that’s how we know it’s time)
7. Gently flip then cook for another 4 to 5 minutes (in total 10 to 12 minutes of grill time)
8. Remove from grill and enjoy with desired sauces or dips and sides

Tips and FAQs on making the best grilled chicken wings:

• Do you have instructions on how to make these without a grill? Yes! Head on over to this recipe and follow the instructions there.
• How long do I have to marinate these? At least 1 hour. If I am planning in advance, I sometimes will prep these the night before.
• What do you serve with these wings? Really any sides, salads, whatever you’d like! How to Grill Vegetables, Grilled Sweet Potato Fries and Creamy Whipped Feta Pasta Salad. 
• Why do you add yogurt to these? Because it makes the wings extra juicy and keeps the chicken from drying out. SO underrated!

A few of our other favorite chicken recipes to try:

Lemon Dijon Chicken Skillet with Rice

EASY Spatchcock Chicken

How to Make Grilled Whole Chicken

Grilled Yogurt Marinated Chicken

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