Follow these steps for perfect results
onion
roughly chopped
scallions
roughly chopped
garlic cloves
roughly chopped
Scotch bonnet chiles
stemmed and seeded
lime juice
fresh
olive oil
soy sauce
salt
brown sugar
packed
thyme leaves
fresh
ground allspice
black pepper
nutmeg
freshly grated
cinnamon
chicken wings
whole
Bamboo skewers
soaked in water
Roughly chop the onion, scallions, and garlic cloves.
Stem and seed the Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles.
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.
Puree until smooth to make the marinade.
Place the chicken wings in a large Ziploc bag.
Pour the marinade into the bag with the wings.
Seal the bag, pressing out excess air.
Refrigerate the chicken wings in the marinade overnight, or up to 24 hours.
Remove the chicken wings from the refrigerator.
Thread the wings onto bamboo skewers lengthwise.
Spread the wings out to their full length on the skewers.
Allow the chicken to come to room temperature while preparing the grill.
Light the charcoal and wait until it is covered with gray ash.
Arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate for indirect heat.
Set the cooking grate in place.
Cover the grill and preheat for 5 minutes.
Place the wings on the hot side of the grill.
Cook until well browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.
Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill.
Cover the grill and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and darkly browned, about 20 minutes more.
Remove the chicken wings from the grill.
Allow the wings to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Marinade can be made ahead of time.
Serve on a platter with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
Serve with rice and peas.
Serve with coleslaw.
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