Jerk Chicken Recipe | Jamaican BBQ | How to make Jerk Chicken 🌶

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder and easier to find.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Combine red onion, scallions, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, lemon thyme, ginger, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a blender.

Blend until smooth to create the marinade.

Place chicken wings in a large bowl or resealable bag and pour marinade over them.

Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

Remove chicken wings from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Brush grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place chicken wings on the grill and cook until fully cooked and juices run clear, turning occasionally.

Let the chicken wings rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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