Cola-Brined Chicken Wings

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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.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 pounds of wings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

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

Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the sodium consumed will be much less.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
26g Fat
10g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 7183mg 312%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 183mg 4%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.