Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Name: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Prep time: PT-468436H30M54S
Cook time: PT-468436H30M54S
Total time: PT-468436H30M54S
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced; ½-piece ginger, peeled and finely minced; 2 pounds chicken wings; 1 tablespoon oil; ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

By Julie Andrews |

How do you like your chicken wings? Maybe it’s crispy and slathered in buffalo sauce, boneless with honey barbeque or perhaps grilled with a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce? (It’s also okay if you say all of the above.)

I have to say, I am a pretty big fan of the grilled version with this homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce, heavy on the pineapple. The sauce itself is super easy to make, as you simply mix together and simmer pineapple juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger and let it thicken. You can put it on pretty much anything, like kebabs, wings or chicken tenders, and you can also use it as a dipping sauce. I tell ya, it’s pretty stellar and a healthier alternative to the bottled kind.

The wings are also quick and simple to make, as they only require a brush of oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. They take about 8-10 minutes per side on the grill, and I suggest using an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness. This is the easiest and best way to know when chicken is a perfectly cooked 165!

Slather the sauce on as the chicken wings cook, and you’ll be ready for a fabulous dinner or have the star dish at your next potluck!