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Brined chicken wings
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Brine for Chicken Wings

This easy brine for chicken wings produces tender and flavorful chicken wings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Brining Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound chicken wings

Instructions

  • Mix together the first four ingredients until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the chicken, making sure the brine fully covers the chicken. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours up to 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine. Discard the brine. Rinse the chicken wings under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Cook following your preferred method.

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Notes

  • You can add optional seasonings to the brine for additional flavor. Try 1 tsp of black pepper, oregano, garlic, thyme, or rosemary. You can also replace the plain salt with a seasoned salt.
  • For more robust flavor, you can replace the salt with more soy sauce. Use 1/4 cup of full-sodium soy sauce instead of salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg