Lemon & Herb BBQ Chicken Wings
Lemon & Herb BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Lemon & Herb Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 3 lemons
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Cajun chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Sazón packet
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken wings in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there is enough space to mix them thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add all the marinade ingredients to the bowl with the chicken wings: olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, lemon pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, roasted garlic & herb seasoning, Cajun chicken seasoning, garlic salt, minced fresh garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and the Sazón packet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using your hands or tongs, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until every chicken wing is evenly coated with the marinade. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Place it in the refrigerator and let the chicken wings marinate for at least 1 hour. For optimal flavor penetration, marinate overnight (8-12 hours).
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator to bring them closer to room temperature. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F or 190-200°C). Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Place the marinated chicken wings directly on the hot grill grates, ensuring not to overcrowd the grill. Close the lid to help cook them evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Grill the wings for 15-20 minutes, turning them every 4-5 minutes, until they are golden brown, perfectly charred, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken wings from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the wings tender and juicy.
⏱️ 4 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon & Herb BBQ Chicken Wings
For the Lemon & Herb Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 3 lemons
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 tablespoon roasted garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Cajun chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Sazón packet
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken wings in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there is enough space to mix them thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add all the marinade ingredients to the bowl with the chicken wings: olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, lemon pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, roasted garlic & herb seasoning, Cajun chicken seasoning, garlic salt, minced fresh garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and the Sazón packet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using your hands or tongs, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until every chicken wing is evenly coated with the marinade. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Place it in the refrigerator and let the chicken wings marinate for at least 1 hour. For optimal flavor penetration, marinate overnight (8-12 hours).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator to bring them closer to room temperature. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F or 190-200°C). Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Place the marinated chicken wings directly on the hot grill grates, ensuring not to overcrowd the grill. Close the lid to help cook them evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Grill the wings for 15-20 minutes, turning them every 4-5 minutes, until they are golden brown, perfectly charred, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken wings from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the wings tender and juicy.
⏱️ 4 min