Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings (split, tips removed)

salt and pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup ketchup

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup molasses

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)

1/4 cup worcesterhire sauce

1/3 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey

Directions

Split the chicken wings and discard the tips.

Season the wings with salt and pepper and set aside.

Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill to the grill setting on high, and when ready, add the chicken wings in a single layer.

Cook the wings on high for 5-6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until they reach 165F on a digital meat thermometer.

To make the sauce

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.

Add the ketchup, crushed tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and whiskey and simmer, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.

Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

To finish the wings

Toss the hot wings with sauce and serve with additional sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 0.5 pounds
• Calories: 499 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Trans Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 94 mg
• Sodium: 664 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 32 g
• Protein: 24 g