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Jerk Chicken Wings

Easy marinated and grilled or baked jerk chicken wings are bursting with savory, spicy flavors that will leave you craving more.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 12-14 bone-in chicken wings
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • Juice of 4 limes about 5-6 tablespoons
  • 2 green onions roughly chopped
  • 4 habanero chiles stems and seeds removed roughly chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine oil, lime juice, green onion, habanero chiles, garlic, thyme, ginger, brown sugar, allspice, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Transfer remaining mixture into a large resealable bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and chill for 3-8 hours.
  2. Grease and preheat grill OR preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove chicken from bag, discard the bag and remaining marinade. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes on each side OR if using oven method, bake on a greased sheet pan for 15 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Brush reserved sauce over the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes longer on each side until cooked through. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 690mg (29%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 20.2mg (22%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 690mg 29%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 450IU 9%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.