Pickle-Brined Chicken Wing Braai

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Ingredients:

• 1 kg. chicken wings
• 240 ml pickle juice
• 2 tbsp. bourbon
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
• Sliced pickles, for serving

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine wings and pickle juice. Let marinate in fridge at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Drain wings and pat dry.
2. Preheat oven to 220°C and line a large rimmed baking tray with a metal rack. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, brown sugar, and spices and season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss the wings in bourbon-honey, then transfer to prepared baking tray. Season wings with salt and pepper. Bake until crispy, about 50 minutes.
4. Transfer baked wings to a serving plate and sprinkle with dill. Serve with pickles and a dipping sauce.