Grilled Turkish-Style Chicken Wings

Name: Grilled Turkish-Style Chicken Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup Turkish hot pepper paste; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons isot pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3 pounds chicken wings, cut at joints, wingtips discarded

Recipe GLPR7e3bc4823928df

Middle Eastern

Appetizer

90 min

558 cal

Servings: 6

Grill

SNAP eligible

Succulent grilled chicken wings coated in a vibrant Turkish-inspired marinade featuring hot pepper paste, garlic, pomegranate molasses, and warm spices. This bold, smoky dish combines the heat of isot pepper with earthy cumin and paprika for an authentic Middle Eastern flavor profile. Perfect as a main course or appetizer.

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Ingredients

1 cup Turkish hot pepper paste

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

4 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons isot pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

3 pounds chicken wings, cut at joints, wingtips discarded

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the Turkish hot pepper paste, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses, kosher salt, isot pepper (if using), ground cumin, and paprika. Stir until well blended to create a uniform marinade.
Add the chicken wing pieces to the bowl and fold the marinade over the wings until all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the marinated chicken wings from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling to bring them closer to room temperature.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken wings on the hot grill, reserving the remaining marinade. Grill the wings for 10-12 minutes on the first side, then flip and grill for another 8-10 minutes on the second side, turning as needed to ensure even charring.
Continue grilling until the chicken wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F, which will typically take 20-25 minutes total depending on wing size and grill temperature.
About 2 minutes before the wings finish cooking, brush them lightly with the reserved marinade and let it caramelize on the grill.
Transfer the cooked wings to a serving platter and garnish generously with the fresh chopped parsley. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Turkish hot pepper paste, isot pepper, and pomegranate molasses are specialty ingredients that will require a second stop—likely at an international or Mediterranean market rather than any mainstream Charlotte chain. The 90-minute stated time is honest for grilling, though it assumes coals are already hot; factor in another 15 minutes for prep and fire management. The dish feeds six as an appetizer or light main, reheats adequately, and the spice blend is worth the extra shopping trip if you're building a Turkish meal, but this is not a casual weeknight run to Harris Teeter.