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Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings: A Flavor Explosion!

Bourbon BBQ Smoked Chicken Wings are a delicious and flavorful dish, perfect for gatherings and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F. If you don’t have a smoker, you can use a grill set up for indirect heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss the chicken wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Place the seasoned wings on the smoker rack, making sure they are not touching. Smoke the wings for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have a nice smoky flavor.
  4. While the wings are smoking, prepare the bourbon BBQ sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  5. Once the wings are done smoking, remove them from the smoker and toss them in the bourbon BBQ sauce until well coated.
  6. For extra flavor, you can return the sauced wings to the smoker for an additional 15-20 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  7. Serve the wings hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the spice mix or use a spicy barbecue sauce.
  • If you prefer a crispy skin, finish the wings on a hot grill for a few minutes after saucing them.

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