Jerk Chicken Wings

4.9

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These jerk chicken wings are so flavorful, different, and delicious that I may have eaten my last Buffalo wing. Okay, I didn't mean that, but these are amazing and have the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. I'm usually pretty casual about you changing my recipes, but I insist you not change any of the key ingredients, which are every one of them.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on November 17, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

½ yellow onion, chopped
3 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
½ cup green onions, sliced
⅓ 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
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 pounds chicken wing drumettes
cooking spray

Directions

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 1/2 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.

Recipe Tip

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253	Calories
16g	Fat
11g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 1463mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g	33%
Vitamin C 11mg	13%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 244mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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