Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsIronwood Kitchen & CocktailsGrilled Chicken Wings Recipe

Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

Dill Brined, Tomato Relish, Alabama White BBQ

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Ingredients

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For the Dill Brine

For the Chicken Wings

For the Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Method

Preparing the Dill Brine

  1. 1

    Make the Brine

    In a large pot, combine water, salt, fresh dill, and smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Brine the Wings

    Once brine is cool, submerge chicken wings in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Making the Tomato Relish

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Preparing the Alabama White BBQ Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.

Grilling the Chicken Wings

  1. 5

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Wings

    Remove wings from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Toss with olive oil and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Grill the Wings

    Place wings on the grill and cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and cooked through.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve grilled chicken wings hot with tomato relish and Alabama white BBQ sauce on the side.

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