POULTRY ESSENTIALS: SPICY BRINED CHICKEN WINGS

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Bored last night... went into the walk-in and found all these vacuum-sealed bags of frozen chicken wings... YES. So, here is another variation on chicken wings. We will be doing some brining, boiling, and baking. Then tossing the wings into an awesome sauce. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
12 chicken wings, or more
THE BRINE
2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
2 tablespoon(s) hot sauce, i prefer frank's
1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt, fine grind
1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
THE SAUCE
1/3 cup(s) hot sauce, i prefer frank's
1/3 cup(s) coconut sugar
2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • PREP/PREPARE
  • Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Add the stock to a bowl, dissolve the salt, and add the pepper flakes. Then, add the chicken wings.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 2 or 3 hours.
  • Add the wings and brine to a saucepan.
  • Bring up to a boil, and then continue to boil for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the brine, pat dry, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet fitted with a wire rack, and let them dry out for about 30 minutes.
  • While the wings are drying out, place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
  • Add the wings to the preheated oven, and bake until golden, 12 - 18 minutes.
  • While the wings are baking, add the sauce ingredients to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer, and reduce by about half, or until thickened, 8 - 10 minutes.
  • PLATE/PRESENT
  • Toss in the sauce and serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
  • Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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