Buttermilk Brined Garlicky Grilled Chicken Wings

15m
Prep Time

10-12m
Cook Time

25m
Ready In

Recipe: #36904

May 08, 2021

Categories: Chicken, Game/Sports Day, July 4th New Years, Grilling (Outdoor), Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Wings, Spicy, Chicken Dinner, more

recipe by:
ForeverMama

"Yummy grilled chicken wings that are packed with flavor - perfect for grilling season! Note that the brining time is not included in the overall prep. time."

Original is 6-8 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (412.1 g)
Calories 441.9
Total Fat - 18.5 g
Saturated Fat - 3.9 g
Cholesterol - 730.3 mg
Sodium - 1142.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 10 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
Sugars - 4.6 g
Protein - 57.1 g
Calcium - 121.5 mg
Iron - 9.1 mg
Vitamin C - 16.2 mg
Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step 1

In a large non-reactive bowl, whisk all brine ingredients and evenly mix through. Whisk vigorously for one minute.

Step 2

Add the wings to the bowl and fold into the buttermilk brine you’ve just created. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours up to 48 hours. .

Step 3

Combine the garlic rub ingredients in a spice grinder or coffee mill and grind until the chopped garlic is ground to a fine texture. If using granulated garlic powder, you can skip the spice grinder direction. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready for use.

Step 4

30 minutes before grilling, remove the wings from the brine and transfer them to a wire rack on top of a sheet pan to drain (or you can place the wings in a colander with an additional bowl under it to catch brine). Discard the brine.

Step 5

Prepare the grill for direct grilling at 400°F.

Step 6

Place the wings in the direct grilling zone and cook, turning occasionally, until the skin is crisp and golden brown and cooked. About 3-5 minutes before they are completely cooked. Remove wings to a large bowl and sprinkle the garlic rub all over wings, and return them back to the grill to cook an additional 3-5 until blistered and internal temperature 165°F.