Hands On:

20 minutes

Total Time:

180 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 (3-lb.) pkg. Hy-Vee family pack fresh chicken wings, about 10 wings
1 cup pickle brine, from Hy-Vee kosher dill pickles
¼ cup Hy-Vee brown sugar, packed
¼ cup Kentucky bourbon whiskey
¼ cup Hy-Vee honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp That's Smart! onion powder
½ tsp Hy-Vee salt
½ tsp Hy-Vee black pepper
Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Hy-Vee kosher dill pickles, sliced; for serving

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Preparation

Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour pickle brine over chicken; close bag. Turn bag to evenly coat chicken with brine. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag every 30 minutes.

Combine brown sugar, bourbon, honey, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside ¼ cup for dipping sauce; use remaining sauce for brushing.

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Spray a wire rack with nonstick spray; place in prepared pan. Remove chicken from brine; discard brine in bag. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Arrange chicken on wire rack in prepared pan.

Brush chicken wings with ¼ cup bourbon mixture. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove chicken from oven. Brush with remaining bourbon mixture.

Place oven rack 6 inches from heat. Preheat broiler to HIGH. Broil chicken wings for 10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°, turning halfway through. Serve chicken with reserved bourbon mixture for dipping. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired. Serve with pickle slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 wings each

Serves: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories:		300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g		8%
	Saturated Fat: 1.5g
	Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 140mg		47%
Sodium: 590mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate: 25g		9%
	Dietary Fiber: 0g	0%
	Sugars: 25g	50%
Protein: 31g		62%