4 marinade ideas for your chicken wings

Chicken wings are a must-have for any good meal with friends, party or evening. However, to really impress your guests and take your chicken wings to the next level, why not marinate them yourself? Here we offer you four homemade marinade recipes that will make you rediscover the simple but tasty pleasure of chicken wings.

Honey Mustard BBQ Marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lbs plain chicken wings
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine mustard, honey, soy sauce, chopped garlic and smoked paprika.
2. Add salt and pepper.
3. Coat the chicken wings with this marinade and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
4. Grill the wings until nicely browned and caramelized.

Spicy lemon and honey marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lbs plain chicken wings
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, honey, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Add the chicken wings, making sure they are well coated with the marinade.
3. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.

Garlic and Ginger Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of plain chicken wings
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil

Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a bowl.
2. Place the chicken wings in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Grill marinated chicken wings for 15 to 20 minutes.

Yogurt and herb marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lbs plain chicken wings
• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (mint, coriander, parsley)
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add the chicken wings to the marinade, making sure they are well covered.
3. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.

With these four simple and delicious homemade marinades, you'll transform your chicken wings into an irresistible dish that's sure to please all your guests. Feel free to experiment with ingredients and proportions to create your own unique twist! Enjoy your food !