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Jim Beam and Coke Glazed Chicken Wings
Jim Beam and Coke Glazed Chicken Wings
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
 

A phenomenal sweet and spicy bourbon glaze on baked or smoked chicken wings!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best, Bourbon, Chicken Wings, Easy, Jim Beam, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Smoked Wings, Smoker Recipes, TikTok, Traeger, Traeger Recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 577 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
  • 6 pounds split chicken wings
  • 1 cup Jim Beam
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 3 Tbsps brown sugar
  • kosher salt, pepper, ground red pepper, garlic powder
Jim Beam and Coke Glaze
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup Jim Beam
  • 3/4 cup Coca Cola
  • 3 Tbsps brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsps worcestershire sauce
  • 1 to 2 Tbsps hot sauce of choice
  • 2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
  • kosher salt, pepper
Instructions
Chicken Wings
  1. Place chicken wings in a very large plastic bag (or divide evenly between 2 gallon size bags). Pour the Jim Beam and Coca Cola over the chicken wings to cover. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  2. Drain the liquid from the chicken wings and discard liquid. Place the brown sugar in the bag with the wings and mix the bag to coat evenly.

  3. Remove chicken wings and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides evenly with kosher salt, pepper, ground red pepper, and garlic powder.

  4. Cooking in the smoker: Set the smoker to 250 degrees. Smoke for 2 and a half hours, turning halfway through. During the last few minutes of cooking brush with the Jim Beam and Coke Glaze.

    Cooking in the oven: Place the baking sheet in a 425 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through. During the last few minutes of cooking brush with the Jim Beam and Coke Glaze.

    Use a thermometer to make sure they are at 170 degrees.

Jim Beam and Coke Glaze
  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, whisking occasionally.