Cola-Brined Chicken Wings

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 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.