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Jerk Chicken Wings

Jerk Chicken Wings

These Jerk Chicken Wings are flavorful and have a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 6 wings
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 0.5 pieces yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 pieces habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
  • 0.33 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 pounds chicken wing drumettes
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place yellow onion, habanero peppers, green onions, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, fresh thyme, brown sugar, oil, salt, black pepper, allspice, dried thyme, cinnamon, cumin, and nutmeg into a blender. Blend until marinade is completely smooth.
  • Place chicken drumettes into a large bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Arrange chicken evenly on the prepared baking sheet; reserve marinade in the bowl.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Brush ½ of the reserved marinade onto chicken, then turn over. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and brush with remaining reserved marinade. Continue baking until tender and caramelized, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rest chicken on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a serving platter.

Notes

You can marinate the wings for 2 hours at room temperature, turning every 15 minutes, instead of marinating in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1463mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, chicken wings, grilled wings, Jerk Chicken Wings, party food, spicy wings
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