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Ask any connoisseur of spirits and they will invariably tell you that nothing goes down as smoothly or indicates a good time as much as a glass of whiskey on the rocks. Whether you enjoy Scotch or Bourbon the most doesn’t matter as much as the fact that you are indulging in a liquor that has been popularly tagged as “the water of life”. Needless to say, whiskey tastes amazing (if you have developed a taste for it), and this is the main reason behind the rise of whiskey-infused dishes around the world.
While the idea of pairing your favourite alcohol with delicious dishes is now a few decades old, the art of infusing alcohol in dishes—especially in French and Chinese cuisines—is even older. From the glorious French Coq Au Vin to the Chinese Drunken Chicken, the pairing of alcohol with chicken especially is a very popular food trend even today. So, what better way to celebrate your favourite whiskey on World Whiskey Day?
Celebrated annually, World Whiskey Day is observed on the third Saturday of May. This year, World Whiskey Day will be celebrated on May 20. And while whiskey tastings and masterclasses would probably be on your calendar, another way to celebrate “the water of life” is by whipping up these amazing Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings at home for a party.
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This recipe for Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings is the easiest thing to cook up in a large batch. There are two key components of a Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings that you need to nail. First, get the freshest of chicken wings and get the cooking on them right. Second, get the proportions right to make the lip-smacking Whiskey Sauce that lies at the core of the dish. Of course, it helps if you use good quality Scotch or Bourbon to make these Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings.
Wondering how to go about making this Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings recipe? Here’s the easy-to-follow and easier still to cook up recipe for Whiskey-Infused Chicken Wings.
Ingredients:
400g chicken wings
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp black pepper powder
Oil, to fry
For the whiskey marinade:-
¼ cup Scotch or Bourbon whiskey
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp cayenne or paprika
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Method:
1. Wash, clean and pat dry the chicken wings, then place them in a large bowl.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste then toss the wings to coat them evenly with the seasonings.
3. Rest the marinated chicken for half an hour. Meanwhile, start preparing the sauce.
4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan.
5. Add the garlic and let it cook for a minute.
6. Now, add the whiskey, sugar, broth, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, cayenne or paprika and salt.
7. Mix well, then bring the sauce to a boil while stirring occasionally.
8. Once the sauce turns thick and syrupy, switch off the flame and add the butter.
9. Keep stirring until the butter is melted. The sauce is ready.
10. Now, heat oil in a grill pan.
11. Add the marinated chicken wings and grill them on both sides for 10-15 minutes.
12. Once the chicken wings tenderize and are halfway cooked, brush on the sauce and cover the wings properly with them.
13. Continue the process of grilling, turning and brushing the sauce on until the chicken wings are properly cooked.
14. Transfer the cooked chicken wings into a large bowl.
15. Add the remaining sauce and toss the wings gently until they are coated completely with the golden, whiskey-infused sauce.
16. Serve the wings hot with a side of salad or coleslaw.
