Best 8 Bourbon Chicken Wings Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate party pleaser: Bourbon Chicken Wings! These delectable morsels are a symphony of flavors, combining the smoky sweetness of bourbon with a hint of tangy spice. Each bite is a journey through culinary bliss, leaving you craving more. In this article, we'll explore three irresistible recipes for Bourbon Chicken Wings that are sure to be the stars of your next gathering.

The first recipe takes a classic approach, featuring a marinade of bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic that infuses the wings with a deep, savory flavor. Baked to perfection, these wings have a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior that will have your guests raving.

For those who prefer a bit of heat, the second recipe incorporates a spicy bourbon glaze made with cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder. The wings are coated in this fiery concoction and grilled until they're charred and slightly caramelized. The result is a tantalizing combination of sweet, savory, and spicy that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Last but not least, the third recipe introduces a unique twist with the addition of maple syrup and Dijon mustard. The marinade creates a sweet and tangy glaze that perfectly complements the smoky flavor of the bourbon. Baked or grilled, these wings offer a delightful balance of flavors that will leave your guests wanting more.

Prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure with our Bourbon Chicken Wings recipes. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, or sweet and tangy flavors, these recipes have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or oven, and let's embark on a journey of taste exploration!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKY RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS WITH HONEY, BOURBON, AND MOLASSES SAUCE



Smoky Rubbed Chicken Wings with Honey, Bourbon, and Molasses Sauce image

I order chicken wings anytime I see them on a menu, and this recipe will make you realize just how incredible they can be. After a lot of trial and error, when I finally got the rub right I felt like I had unlocked a magic puzzle. There are a lot of ingredients in the rub, but they provide a perfect mix of sugar and spice, and the bourbon-spiked sauce coats the wings in yet another layer of bold flavor. If you prefer the grill to the oven, grill the wings over medium indirect heat (about 400 degrees F) for about 40 minutes, until they are almost done, before adding the sauce.

Provided by Chris Santos

Categories     appetizer

Time 6h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup store-bought spicy barbecue sauce, such as Rattler BBQ Sauce
1 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
1/2 cup bourbon, preferably Maker's Mark
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 1/2 pounds chicken wingettes (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: Bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking often. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking occasionally to discourage scorching, until lightly thickened and reduced by about one-quarter, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. (The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.)
  • To make the rub: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Put the wingettes in a very large bowl and toss with the rub. Divide the wingettes among two 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bags, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Position racks in the top third and center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two 18-by-13-inch half-sheet pans with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • Spread the wingettes out on the baking sheets, spacing them well apart. Roast the wingettes, turning the wings over and switching the positions of the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through cooking, until the wings are crisp and cooked through, about 40 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, brush the wings with some of the sauce. Remove the wings from the oven.
  • Position a broiler about 8 inches from the source of heat and preheat the broiler on high. In batches, broil the wings to caramelize the sauce in spots, about 3 minutes. Serve hot, with any leftover sauce passed on the side.

BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS



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This recipe was on a package of Village Market Frozen Chicken Wings. Apple Juice may be substituted for the bourbon. Sounds good to me!

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 frozen chicken wings
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Bourbon (or apple juice)
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Lightly coat large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place frozen wings in a single layer in the prepared skillet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour mixture evenly over chicken.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside, turning wings often to prevent from sticking.

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN WINGS WITH BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE



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Avoid Buffalo burnout and bake up a batch of these bacon-wrapped chicken wings for your next get-together. The homemade barbecue sauce, made with pantry staples and a generous pour of bourbon, gives them a special finish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
3 lb chicken wingettes and drummettes
12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with sides with heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle pepper over chicken. Wrap each chicken piece with a half slice of bacon.
  • Place bacon-wrapped chicken pieces on cookie sheets, bacon end down. Bake uncovered 30 minutes; turn chicken; rotate cookie sheets in oven. Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix Bourbon Sauce ingredients; heat to simmering over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • In large bowl, toss chicken with half of the sauce. Serve warm with remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN WINGS WITH BOURBON-MOLASSES GLAZE



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Make and share this Chicken Wings With Bourbon-Molasses Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sloe cooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs chicken wings
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses (light)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
hickory chips, 2 handfuls, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the rub ingredients. Add the chicken wings and toss to coat them evenly.
  • Heat grill for indirect cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
  • In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat, bring the glaze ingredients to a boil and cook just until the butter melts. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
  • Drain and scatter the wood chips over lit charcoal. Grill the wings over indirect heat, with the lid closed, 20 to 30 minutes, turning and basting with the glaze once or twice during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

EMERIL'S KICKED-UP CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICED APPLE & BOURBON GLAZE



Emeril's Kicked-Up Chicken Wings with Spiced Apple & Bourbon Glaze image

This recipe is from Entertaining with Emeril, episode 1.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes about 28 wings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half at joint, rinsed and wiped dry
1/2 cup red hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Emeril's Essence
Spiced Apple & Bourbon Glaze

Steps:

  • In a large shallow, non-reactive bowl combine the chicken, hot sauce, pepper, and salt, and toss well to combine. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap, refrigerate, and let marinate, for at least 1 hour, and up to 3 hours.
  • In a heavy pot, heat the oil to 360 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and 2 tablespoons Essence. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the flour 1 at a time, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Add the chicken in 2 batches to the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken wings from the fryer with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining Essence and serve immediately with the Spiced Apple & Bourbon Glaze.

APPLE BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS



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We baked chicken wings in a sweet and savory apple bourbon sauce for a flavorful dish that will have them asking for seconds.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb chicken wings
5 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple jelly
1/3 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Cut each chicken wing at joints to make 3 pieces; discard tip.
  • In large bowl, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons of the oil, the salt and black pepper. Place chicken in pan. Bake uncovered 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix apple jelly, bourbon, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper and remaining 3 teaspoons oil. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Remove chicken from oven. Drizzle half of the sauce over chicken; turn to coat with sauce.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve chicken wings with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS



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These are by far "the best" chicken wings I've ever had. I did however, substitute apple juice for the bourbon, and the wings tasted great!

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs. chicken wings (*see note)
vegetable oil cooking spray (used to cook the wings)
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup bourbon (or apple juice)
2 tablesp. ketchup

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, soy sauce, bourbon (or apple juice) and the ketchup.
  • 2. Lightly coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
  • 3. Place wings in the skillet, and pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • 4. Cover skillet, and cook the wings over medium heat for 16-18 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Be sure to turn the wings often, to prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
  • 5. Serve wings on a plate or platter, and spoon any additional sauce from the skillet, over the chicken.
  • 6. *Note: When preparing this recipe, I used 6 wings and 6 drumettes (about 2 lbs.). Also, cooking time may vary when preparing the wings. The 1st time I prepared them, they were done cooking within 18 minutes. The 2nd time I prepared them, they were done cooking within 16 minutes.

SMOKING BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS



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Smoking Bourbon Chicken Wings, them old hot wings are down right boring.. all heat and no taste.. well here is my twist -- enjoy and comments are welcome

Provided by Brain K.C.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 2lb wings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs chicken wings
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Bourbon
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon smoked chipotle chili pepper (if you want more heat add more)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken wings and cook until lightly browned.
  • Remove chicken.
  • Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
  • Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes or finish on the oven.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.9, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 182.4, Sodium 1597.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.9, Protein 44.4

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy chicken wings, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • For a more intense bourbon flavor, use a high-quality bourbon.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can bake the chicken wings in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These Bourbon Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a casual get-together. With their sweet, savory, and slightly boozy flavor, these wings are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new chicken wing recipe, give these Bourbon Chicken Wings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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