Pirates Pantry

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Grilled Chicken Wings with Tangy Butter Hot Sauce

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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
4 hours 40 min
Servings
6

For the Marinade

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor—perfect for prepping ahead of a dockside feast

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Italian-Style Salad Dressing
  • 3 pounds Chicken Wings, Cut Apart At Joints, Wing Tips Discarded

Instructions

  1. In a large zip-top bag, combine soy sauce, Italian dressing, and chicken wings.
  2. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: No time • Wait: 4 hours

For the Butter Hot Sauce

Adjust hot sauce to taste—this blend is bold and buttery

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Hot Pepper Sauce (Such As Frank's RedHot)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Stir in soy sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  3. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 2 min • Wait: No time

For the Grilling & Final Assembly

Keep heat at medium to prevent burning while ensuring thorough cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Marinated Chicken Wings
  • 1 batch Prepared Butter Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat.
  2. Remove wings from marinade and pat dry.
  3. Grill wings, turning occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until well browned and cooked through.
  4. Transfer grilled wings to a large bowl.
  5. Pour butter hot sauce over wings and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve hot.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 30 min • Wait: No time

Notes

These wings are smoky, spicy, and dripping with buttery fire—perfect for a crew craving bold flavor. For a spicier voyage, add extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne to the butter blend. Keeps well in the ship’s stores for up to 2 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.