Charcoal-Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Wings with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy chicken wings grilled over charcoal and basted with a smoky bourbon glaze infused with smoked paprika and honey for a sweet and spicy bite. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken wings, bourbon whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

24 pieces chicken wings
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 24 chicken wings with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until wings are evenly coated.
Step 2: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium heat (about 375°F). Arrange the wings on the grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispy skin.
Step 3: While wings cook, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: During the last 5 minutes on the grill, brush the wings generously with the bourbon glaze, turning and glazing repeatedly to build a sticky, flavorful coating.
Step 5: Remove wings from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot with remaining glaze on the side for dipping.