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Jerk chicken wings on platter with lime, coleslaw

Jerk Chicken Wings

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  • Author: Deb
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 wings 1x
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Description

These Jerk Chicken Wings are marinated with smokey, spicy seasonings and tangy lime juice.  Baked in the oven until perfectly crispy, they are a great choice for parties or family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated into drummettes and flat tips (about 20 pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 -2 teaspoons habanero pepper sauce *
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 large limes)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon ground
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar ( I used Swerve sugar substitute)**
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

  1. Place chicken wings in a zipper plastic bag or large bowl.
  2. Stir together all spices, habanero sauce, lime juice, vinegar and oil.  Pour over chicken wings.
  3. Place in refrigerator and let marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  5. Lightly spray a cooking rack with non stick spray.  Remove wings from marinade, drain and discard marinade.  Pat the wings dry with paper towel.  Place on a rack over a large baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes and flip the wings over and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes.
  7. If you want the skin to be extra crispy, you can place the wings under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Check chicken wings with meat thermometer.  The wings are done at 165°F.

Notes

  • We are keeping the wings lower carb and using brown sugar substitute.  You can use regular brown sugar, it won't affect the marinade.
  • Habanero sauce brands vary in their spiciness/heat level.  Always start with the lowest amount and taste the marinade.  You can always add more if you like it spicier.
  • Make sure to lightly pat the wings dry after you have removed them from marinade.  This will help make them crispy in the oven.
  • *The total cooking time depends on the size of the wings.