Cola-Brined Chicken Wings

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

These easy wings make a great meal when paired with rice and a veggie, or as part of a picnic with potato salad and baked beans.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 pounds of wings

Cola-Brined Chicken Wings

Ingredients

½ cup kosher salt

1 liter cola-flavored carbonated beverage

4 pounds chicken wings

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

2 tablespoons ground mustard

4 teaspoons paprika

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Grill the wings on the preheated grill turning occasionally until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cola-Brined Chicken Wings

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 338.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 7.3g

Fat: 25.8g 40%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 25%

Cholesterol: 47.7mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 697IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.8mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 3.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 29.8mg 3%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 17.8mg 6%

Potassium: 183.4mg 5%

Sodium: 7183.3mg 287%

Calories From Fat: 232.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.