Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Wings

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Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Wings

Take your appetizer game to the next level with these sticky chicken wings. The bourbon adds a hint of smokiness, while the Dark Brown Sugar provides a sweet flavor. There is no better way to eat chicken wings.

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Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Wings
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Brown Sugar and Bourbon Glazed Wings
Servings
4 portions
For the Brine
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 4 tbsp Florida Crystals® Turbinado Sugar
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/4 Onion, Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Smashed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
  • 1/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Ketchup
For the Dish
  • 1 lb Chicken Wings
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Instructions

Step 1

To Make the brine, bring the salt, sugar and water to a boil and pour over the other brine ingredients.  Allow it to cool

Step 2

Submerge the chicken wings into the cold brine and refrigerate for 1 hour

Step 3

To make the sauce, place a pot on the stove with the bourbon and reduce by half.  Then add all of the other ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

Step 5

Pour some of the sauce over the chicken wings and cook them in the oven for 20 minutes

Step 6

Glaze the wings with the remaining sauce and place back in the oven for an additional 5-6 minutes until the glaze has set