Jerk Chicken Wings
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Jerk Chicken Wings
Description
This Jerk Chicken Wings recipe starts by pureeing a mixture of aromatics and spices including chopped onions, jalapeno, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves into a smooth marinade. Chicken drumettes soak in half of this mixture for at least 8 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
Baking the wings begins at 425°F on a greased sheet, where the chicken cooks steadily for 25 minutes before repeated brushing with the marinade. Subsequent bakes between 10 and 20 minutes, including flipping and extra glazing, help build a sticky, spiced coating. The process yields wings that are both richly flavored and moist with a balance of heat, sweetness, and aromatic spice notes.
These wings are well suited for gatherings or casual meals where bold, savory flavors are appreciated. The layers of marination and basting contribute to a complex, stand-out jerk experience without the need for grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 6 talks green onions , chopped
- 3/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded, deveined and halved
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 3 pounds chicken wing drumette
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a food processor add the green onions, onion, jalapeno, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, kosher salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and puree until smooth.
- Place chicken in a large ziplock bag with half the marinade and reserve the rest of the marinade in the refrigerator.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place chicken drumettes on prepared baking sheet and reserve marinade left in the bowl.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Brush 1/2 the reserved marinade onto the chicken wings and bake an additional 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and brush the rest of the marinade on the chicken and cook and additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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