Grilled Wings with Spicy Tropical Glaze

Ingredients

For the wings,

• 5 lbs split chicken wings
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Tablespoon ginger powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the glaze,

• 3 cups pineapple-orange-banana juice
• 6 Tablesoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat gas grill to medium heat.
2. Season chicken wings with lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt and black pepper.
3. In a medium pot over medium high heat, combine pineapple-orange-banana juice, brown sugar, soy sauce and red pepper. Stir well. Let simmer and reduce over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While glaze is simmering, place seasoned chicken on grill and cover. Grill wings, turning occasionally, until wings are nicely browned and cooked through, about 30 - 35 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Add to glaze in the pot. Stir to thicken for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. In a large bowl, pour glaze over grilled wings. Add cilantro and toss well to coat.

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