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Pickleback Baked Chicken Wings

Pickleback Baked Chicken Wings: Tangy Perfection for Game Day

Enjoy the flavor punch of Pickleback Baked Chicken Wings, a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Brining Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Party Wings Fresh, thawed wings
  • 1 cup Pickle Juice Any deli pickle juice
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Can substitute with whiskey
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a good alternative
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can use fresh onion if finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to your spice preference
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Garnish and Dipping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Dill Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 cup Sliced Pickles Your favorite pickles
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Metal Cooling Rack
  • Ziploc bag
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Brining and Baking Instructions
  1. Brine Chicken: Place chicken wings in a large Ziploc bag with pickle juice, ensuring they are submerged. Seal and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  2. Prepare Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Set a metal cooling rack on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Make Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine bourbon, honey, brown sugar, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Coat Wings: After brining, drain wings and pat dry. Arrange on the rack and brush generously with the bourbon-honey glaze.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet with wings in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Transfer wings to a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh dill, garnish with pickles, and serve with ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat for optimal texture.

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