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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Ingredients

Servings: 4 portions

For the Brine

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons Florida Crystals® Turbinado Sugar
4 cups water
1/4 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoons fresh ginger

For the Sauce

1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons ketchup

For the Dish

1 lb chicken wings
1/4 cup olive oil

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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°F.

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.