Chicago-Style Chicken Wings with Tangy BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy chicken wings tossed in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce in the Chicago bar-food style, perfect for game day or parties. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken wings, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

24 pieces chicken wings
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (optional) hot sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 24 chicken wings and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until skin is crispy and wings are cooked through.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp hot sauce (optional). Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce is warm and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the warm barbecue sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly to coat each piece.
Step 5: Serve immediately for a lively, finger-licking experience inspired by Chicago’s Punch Bowl Social flavors.