It was Super Bowl Sunday and I had plans to go to a friend’s apartment to watch the game. However, my friend is a vegetarian and no game day would be complete without chicken wings, so I decided to make myself a few before heading out. Instead of the standard buffalo flavor I opted for a little island flair. No, I’m no Jamaican food expert, but I know a thing or two about flavors.
The more traditional jerk chicken recipes, such as this one from Food & Wine, include a mixture of onions, garlic, Scotch bonnet chiles, and nutmeg along with a number of other ingredients. The main tenets of jerk seasoning are heat, fragrance, and deliciousness. What follows here is a slightly bastardized version that utilizes ingredients most regular home cooks will have in their pantries. The best part? It’s incredibly simple to prepare. Don’t believe me?
- 3 Tbsps. brown sugar
- 3 Tbsps. salt
- 2 Tbsps. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground allspice
- 2 tsps. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsps. apple cider vinegar
- 2 lbs. chicken wings
- sliced scallions, for garnish
Procedure:
- Combine all spices, oil, and vinegar to make a marinade. Toss with chicken to coat. Refrigerate for three hours (or longer if time permits).
- Preheat oven to 450˚F.
- Spread wings in an even layer on a foil lined sheet tray. Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and garnish with scallions.
Ready to take a bite?
Looks amazing!
Thanks Karp!