Grilled Chicken Wings with 9-Spice Rub

Name: Grilled Chicken Wings with 9-Spice Rub
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 c. kosher salt; 3 tbsp. light brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 3 lb. chicken wings, tips discarded and wings split; 1/4 c. dark brown sugar; 1/4 c. sweet paprika; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. granulated onion; 3/4 tbsp. Black pepper; 1/2 tbsp. dry sage; 1/2 tbsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tbsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tbsp. cayenne; Canola oil, for brushing; Lime wedges, for serving

By Timothy HollingsworthPublished: Jun 8, 2015

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

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For extra-juicy chicken, chef Timothy Hollingsworth brines his wings for three hours before tossing them in his go-to spice rub.

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Ingredients

Brined Wings

1/2 cup kosher salt
3 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
3 lb. chicken wings, tips discarded and wings split

Dry Rub

1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. granulated onion
3/4 Tbsp. Black pepper
1/2 Tbsp. dry sage
1/2 Tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 Tbsp. ground ginger
1/2 Tbsp. cayenne
Canola oil, for brushing
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Brine the wings: In a large saucepan, combine the salt, sugar, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf with 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, pour the brine over the chicken wings. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. Step 3Meanwhile make the rub: In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the oil and lime.
4. Step 4Light a grill and oil the grate. Drain the wings and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1/3 cup of the dry rub. Grill over moderate heat, turning, until nicely charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot with lime wedges.