Description
A recipe for making flavorful Jamaican jerk chicken wings in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper (if using), scallions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Mix well to create the jerk marinade.
- Add the chicken wings to the marinade. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for best flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Brush the wings lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Flip the wings and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the wings for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- If you cannot find scotch bonnet peppers, substitute with habanero peppers, adjusting quantity to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: jerk chicken, baked wings, Jamaican recipe, spicy chicken, oven wings