Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors.
Easy to make this honey wings recipe is the perfect fit for date nights, family dinners, or game day appetizers.
Everyone needs a staple chicken wing recipe on hand. And these marinated, gluten-free wings will be the one you keep.
They’re a unique combo of dairy-free honey and garlic sauce with lime and cilantro to give them a sticky, tangy flavor that you can’t seem to give up.
Plus, they're just so much healthier than deep-fried chicken wings.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that they’re made with simple ingredients and that they’re an easy protein boost!
Gluten-free chicken wings are underrated as a way to increase your protein intake.
These honey garlic wings are the perfect recipe for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy ingredients you should already have
- A cost-effective way to boost your protein intake
- Great flavor blend of sweet, sticky, and sprinkled with lime
- Perfect as an appetizer for game day or as part of a busy weeknight dinner
- They're dairy-free, gluten-free, and totally paleo
Ingredients You’ll Need
Chicken wings: These gluten-free chicken wings are the perfect way to use up wings that you get on sale. Stock up at the grocery store next time you see a buy one, get one free. Fun fact: these pickle chicken wings are gluten-free too if you want a funky flavor!
Seasonings: You’ll need ground cumin, sea salt, chili powder, and ground pepper. and garlic powder for a flavor no one can refuse. Make sure all herbs and spices are gluten-free as needed.
Lime juice gives a tangy twist to the sweet flavor.
Hone: You want honey that’s drippy and not solid. This way it mixes in with the seasonings.
Oil: Any neutral-based oil will work, though I use avocado oil the most because it has a high heat point.
Fresh cilantro: This is totally optional and can be omitted if you dislike the taste. However, it does give a unique Mexican flavor to the gluten-free chicken wings.
Expert Tips and Substitutions
You can easily omit the cilantro if you don’t love the flavor, it does come out potent.
A grill pan is easiest for gluten-free chicken wings as the ridges help remove any grease dripping as well as leave beautiful marks on the wings themselves. Of course, these air fryer chicken wings are a great way to do them up too.
However, if you don’t have one, you can cook these honey garlic wings on a BBQ or make oven baked chicken wings on a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
To cook them in the oven bake them for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You want the wings to reach 165F with no pink inside.
Store the gluten-free chicken wings in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat them in the oven or on the grill until warmed through. This takes roughly 15 minutes at 350F.
How To Make Them
- Add the chicken wings to a large plastic baggie.
- Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Toss the wings around in the bag a bit before marinating for two hours.
- Preheat your grill pan and cook the chicken wings for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally.
- Remove once cooked and garnish with more lime and chopped cilantro.
What To Serve With Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
The best part about this honey wings recipe is that they’re delicious all on their own or as part of a bigger spread just like these air fryer buffalo wings. They pair well with something like a Trader Joe's charcuterie board or roasted tomatillo salsa on Game Day too.
They taste delicious with hot sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing to dip. personally, I just make them to have an easy, high-protein snack on hand. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp it up!
If you’re making these chicken wings for dinner, serve them with:
- Steamed rice
- Cauliflower rice
- Roasted root veggies
- Macaroni salad
If you’re using the gluten-free wings as a game day appetizer, use them in a spread with:
- Green goddess hummus
- Kimchi deviled eggs
- Charcuterie board
- Teriyaki steak bites
Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
Chicken wings can be cooked in a variety of ways including the oven and the grill. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways is with a grill pan. Not only does a grill pan remove the grease and drippings as the chicken wings cook but it also gives them beautiful-looking grill marks.. in half the time.
Boneless wings are pieces of breast meat that have been cut into the shape of a chicken wing. While they can be tasty, they won’t hold together on a grill as chicken wings will.
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Gluten-Free Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound chicken wings 680 g
- ½ cup chopped cilantro 0.28 oz | 8 g
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup honey 2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml (2.99 oz | 85 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the chicken wings to a large plastic baggie or bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Toss the gluten-free wings around in the bag a bit before marinating for two hours.
- Preheat your grill pan and cook the chicken wings for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally.
- Remove once cooked and garnish with more lime and chopped cilantro with hot sauce on the side if that's your thing
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Shelby says
My family LOVES chicken wings and this is one of their favorite flavors because they're so sticky and sweet.
Pauline says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I recently had a date night with my parents since they came by my house and I cooked this chicken wings recipe for them. They loved it so much and so do I! I've been making different chicken dishes and this one is definitely one of the best!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! It's definitely a tasty app.