Brine for Chicken Wings

Brine for Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS

• 45g / ¼ cup brown sugar
• 75g / ¼ cup kosher salt
• 60ml / ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
•  Stems from 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 16 large whole chicken wings

PREPARATION

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, lemon juice, granulated sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce and smoked paprika. 

Add 2 quarts of water and mix well. 

Add the garlic, cilantro stems and chicken wings. 

Mix, cover, and refrigerate for 7 to 14 hours.

Remove wings from marinade, rinse and transfer to a sheet pan with a rack. 

Allow to sit uncovered until dry and slightly tacky to the touch, 30 to 45 minutes.