Baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 3 lbs. organic chicken wings, disjointed
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, chopped

Homemade Jerk Seasoning:

• 2-3 Tbsps Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning

BBQ Jerk Sauce:

• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
• 2 cups premium BBQ sauce
• Broth from baked jerk chicken
• 2 thyme sprigs
• ½ cup organic chicken stock
• 1-2 Tbsps jerk seasoning paste (Grace brand recommended)
• 1-2 Tbsps cornstarch (mixed with 3-6 Tbsps warm water)

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken Wings:

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning. Mix until chicken is fully coated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2. For optimal flavor, marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator or up to 2 days.

Bake the Chicken:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish or large foil baking pan.
2. Place chicken in prepared dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes until mostly cooked through.
3. Drain jerk sauce from chicken into a bowl. Return chicken to oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until dry.

Make the Jerk BBQ Sauce:

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add BBQ sauce, jerk broth, jerk seasoning, chicken stock, and mix. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, add cornstarch mixture and thyme sprigs. Stir until sauce thickens.

Combine + Bake Again:

1. Generously brush BBQ jerk sauce onto chicken wings and bake (without foil) for 10-15 minutes until sauce is baked onto wings.
2. For optimal results, broil wings for the final 10-15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

To Serve:

Enjoy jerk wings with hard-dough bread or your favorite sides like grilled corn, potatoes, rice, or veggies.

Tips & Tricks:

• Storage: Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Jerk Sauce/Marinade: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Increase amount for extra spice, up to 4 total.
• Jerk Seasoning Paste: Make homemade if unavailable at local grocer.
• Dairy-Free Option: Substitute butter with vegan butter and ensure other ingredients are dairy-free.

Nutrition:

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg