Jerk Chicken Wings
Imagine sinking your teeth into tender, juicy chicken wings, infused with the vibrant flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning - smoky, spicy, and downright irresistible. Whether I'm hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a game day feast, or simply craving a taste of island life, these fiery wings never fail to tantalize my taste buds and transport me to paradise! As a fan of bold and spicy flavors, I c...
Cost: $
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice for one orange
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 lb chicken wings
Instructions
- Place the oil, orange juice, lime juice, onion, jalapeño, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, thyme, paprika, allspice, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to combine.
- Add the chicken wings, squeeze out as much air as possible, and seal the bag. Massage the marinade into the wings and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken wings on the grill and discard the marinade. Grill, turning every 10 minutes, until the chicken skin is crispy and golden and the wings have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 40 minutes. Serve.