Green Tea and Garlic Brined Chicken Wings

Easy

Prep Time 5 MinServings 2-3

INGREDIENTS

Olive Oil, for roasting wings as needed

Large Green Tea Bags 3 bags

Brown Sugar 1/3 cup

Coarse Sea Salt 1 tablespoon

Garlic Cloves, chopped 7 cloves

Limes, one sliced and one for garnish 2 limes

Garlic Cloves, minced 2 cloves

Fresh Thyme Sprigs 8 sprigs

Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 teaspoon

Ice 2 cups

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add tea bags, remove from heat and steep the bags for 15 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients to warm tea and 2 cups of ice. Add chicken wings. Place in a glass container and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the wings from the marinade and place them on a roasting pan. Drizzle some olive oil on top of the wings. Cook for 20 minutes and turn the wings on the other side. Continue to cook for 20-30 minutes or until the thermometer reads 165°F internal temperature. Skin should be crispy and golden brown.
Transfer to a platter and serve with additional lime slices.