High Protein Classic BBQ Chicken Wings
Elevate your BBQ game with these High Protein Classic BBQ Chicken Wings, a delicious and nutritious twist on a beloved favorite! Featuring a creamy marinade made with high-protein unsweetened Greek yogurt and a blend of fragrant spices, these wings are tender, flavorful, and baked to crispy perfection. The tangy BBQ sauce, complemented by a hint of optional heat from hot sauce, caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistible glaze. Ideal for meal prep or game day gatherings, this recipe is ready in under an hour and is packed with mouthwatering goodness. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor, and savor every bite of these healthier, protein-packed wings! Perfect keywords: "high protein chicken wings," "healthy BBQ wings," "oven-baked chicken wings recipe."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 bunch green onions (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the unsweetened Greek yogurt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the yogurt mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least one hour in the refrigerator for best results.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This allows the heat to circulate around the wings.
Remove the chicken wings from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place them on the wire rack.
Brush each wing with a layer of olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
While the wings are baking, combine the BBQ sauce and hot sauce (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until it starts to simmer, then remove from heat.
Once the wings are done, brush them generously with the warmed BBQ sauce mixture.
Return the wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, just to caramelize the sauce slightly.
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.8 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.4 g | 247% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 53.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1028 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 7729 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.7 g | ||
| Protein | 214.6 g | 429% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 872 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 3110 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
