Sweet and smoky, these Grilled Cherry Chipotle Chicken Wings will be the hit of your next get together. The secret to this quick cherry chipotle barbecue sauce is good quality cherry preserves.
In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add olive oil and garlic. Heat over medium-low heat and sauté for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
Add in ketchup, preserves, vinegar, Worcestershire, chipotle powder and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until combined.
Pour some of the sauce into a jar or bowl, keeping any remaining sauce warm on low heat, for serving with the wings..
Place the prepped chicken wings onto a rimmed metal baking pan and pat dry with paper towels.
Spray both sides of the wings with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Meanwhile, preheat you grill to medium heat or about 400-450℉ (or 200-230℃). Once hot, place the wings skin-side down and close the lid. Grill the wings for 5 to 6 minutes before turning. Close the lid and grill for an additional 6 minute, turning occasionally turning.
Then brush the wings with some of the sauce, turning and repeating with the sauce until the wings are fully cooked, glazed and sticky.