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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Wings are the perfect summer grilling recipe and would be a nice addition to your tailgate or football party this fall. Chicken wings are marinated in a tangy Greek marinade and grilled to create a tender and flavorful chicken wing. Serve with a yogurt tahini sauce for dipping and a big Mediterranean salad.
These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Wings are the best chicken wings in my opinion and the easiest way to make them. There is something about that tangy, lemony marinade and the char from the grill! Honestly, this is my favorite marinade for chicken.
This wing recipe is not only great for summer grilling it would be a nice addition to your tailgate or football party. We love to make these for a big crowd. They make such a great meal to serve alongside chili, sliders and delicious game-day dips.
You can easily make these in the air fryer or bake them in the oven using this Sumac Lemon Baked Chicken Wing Recipe.
If you like chicken recipes you also might like these Sumac Lemon Baked Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe or these Crispy, Easy Baked Chicken Tenders.
If you like grilled chicken recipes a few I really enjoy Chicken Souvlaki Recipe, Grilled Huli Huli Chicken, Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce or these Greek Chicken Thighs.
Recipe Ingredients
For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.
- Chicken: I like to use bone-in chicken wings in this recipe because I think the bone helps keep the chicken tender and juicy. You also can use bone-less wings.
- Lemon: The lemon juice in these wings is the perfect pairing with the spices and the olive oil.
- Spices: The spice mixture in these chicken wings is oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin and cayenne red pepper.
How do you Make Grilled Chicken Wings
Step 1: Create the Marinade: In a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and whisk until combined.
Step 2: Marinade Chicken: In a large bowl or a ziplock add the wings and pour the marinade. Using tongs or your hands work the marinade into the wings. Refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour or up to 2 hours.
Step 3: Grill Wings: Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F). Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent the wings from sticking.
Place the wings on the grill {you actually want the wings to be crowded together on the grill to help them stay moist while cooking}.
Cook the wings for about 20 minutes, flipping them every 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Storage Tips
Store the chicken wings in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat you can microwave or heat in an air fryer.
Recipe Tips
When grilling you are often told not to crowd the meat on the grill. With chicken wings the opposite is actually true.
You want to crowd the chicken wings on the grill to help keep the moisture in them as they steam on the grill.
I really like to marinade my chicken wings because it helps to infuse the flavor into the chicken and create a tender chicken wing. Because this marinade uses lemon juice I suggest only marinading the chicken up to 2 hours otherwise the acidity begins to break down the chicken.
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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , {optional}
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tahini Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 teaspoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper
For the Salad:
- 3 tomatoes, diced {about 2 cups}
- 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
- 1/2 english cucumber, seeds removed, chopped
- 5 green onions, green and white parts chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 onion, diced {about 1/2 of a cup}
- Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sumac, or za'atar
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and whisk until combined.
- In a large bowl or a ziplock add the wings and pour the marinade. Using tongs or your hands work the marinade into the wings. Refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (about 350 degrees F). Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent the wings from sticking. Put the wings on the grill {you actually want the wings to be crowded together on the grill to help them stay moist while cooking}. Cook the wings for about 20 minutes, flipping them every 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Combine the yogurt, tahini sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper and whisk until it is mixed well. In a large bowl mix the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley and onion.
- In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, mint, salt and pepper. Seal the mason jar and shake the dressing until combined {or use a small bowl and whisk the dressing}.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust mint, salt and pepper. In the bowl with the salad add the romaine lettuce {optional} and toss to combine. Alternatively you can lay a bed of romaine in a bowl and add the Lebanese Salad on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Today’s post is sponsored by Smart Chicken. As always, opinions are 100% my own.
MUST TRY!!! I’ve been using this recipe for years! So delicious, and easy to make.
So glad you like them!
These were delicious Julia! Fam bam loved them, no leftovers sadly!
I am so glad to hear that!
Hey Julia!
Your recipe really came out amazing. Nice job… Fell in love with juicy wings.
I am so glad! I thought there was so easy and juicy too. Thanks for the feedback.