Cola-brined Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1 liter cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 4 pounds chicken wings
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground mustard
• 4 teaspoons paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• pour 1/2 cup kosher salt and the cola into a resealable plastic bag, mix until the salt dissolves. add the chicken wings, coat with the brine, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. brine in the refrigerator for 2 hours. while the chicken is brining, stir together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste; set aside.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• drain the chicken wings in a colander set in the sink, then pat dry with paper towels. place the wings into a large mixing bowl, then mix in the spice paste until evenly coated.
• grill the wings on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, 10 to 15 minutes.