Charcoal-Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Wings with Blackberry Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy chicken wings grilled over charcoal and basted with a rich bourbon and blackberry sauce for a smoky-sweet finish. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken wings, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
3/4 cup blackberries
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 lbs chicken wings and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika; drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
Step 2: Prepare charcoal grill and preheat to medium heat (around 375°F), ensuring coals are glowing and covered with gray ash.
Step 3: Place wings on grill grates and cook for 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to achieve even char and crisp skin.
Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 3/4 cup blackberries, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and glossy; strain to remove seeds.
Step 5: During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush wings generously with the bourbon blackberry glaze, flipping once more to caramelize the sauce.
Step 6: Remove wings from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve with extra glaze for dipping.