Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

onion

roughly chopped

3 unit

scallions

roughly chopped

4 unit

garlic cloves

roughly chopped

3 unit

Scotch bonnet chiles

stemmed and seeded

0.25 cup

lime juice

fresh

3 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1.5 tbsp

salt

1 tbsp

brown sugar

packed

1 tbsp

thyme leaves

fresh

2 tsp

ground allspice

2 tsp

black pepper

0.75 tsp

nutmeg

freshly grated

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

3 lbs

chicken wings

whole

1 unit

Bamboo skewers

soaked in water

Step 1
~3 min

Roughly chop the onion, scallions, and garlic cloves.

Step 2
~3 min

Stem and seed the Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles.

Step 3
~3 min

Combine the onion, scallions, garlic, chiles, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a blender.

Step 4
~3 min

Puree until smooth to make the marinade.

Step 5
~3 min

Place the chicken wings in a large Ziploc bag.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour the marinade into the bag with the wings.

Step 7
~3 min

Seal the bag, pressing out excess air.

Step 8
~3 min

Refrigerate the chicken wings in the marinade overnight, or up to 24 hours.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator.

Step 10
~3 min

Thread the wings onto bamboo skewers lengthwise.

Step 11
~3 min

Spread the wings out to their full length on the skewers.

Step 12
~3 min

Allow the chicken to come to room temperature while preparing the grill.

Step 13
~3 min

Light the charcoal and wait until it is covered with gray ash.

Step 14
~3 min

Arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate for indirect heat.

Step 15
~3 min

Set the cooking grate in place.

Step 16
~3 min

Cover the grill and preheat for 5 minutes.

Step 17
~3 min

Place the wings on the hot side of the grill.

Step 18
~3 min

Cook until well browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 19
~3 min

Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill.

Step 20
~3 min

Cover the grill and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and darkly browned, about 20 minutes more.

Step 21
~3 min

Remove the chicken wings from the grill.

Step 22
~3 min

Allow the wings to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for at least 8 hours for best flavor.

Control the grill temperature to prevent burning.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinade can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and peas.

Serve with coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pineapple salsa
Mango chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Jamaica

Cultural Significance

Jerk is a traditional Jamaican cooking style.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Barbecues
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Game Day
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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