Jamaican: Jerk Chicken Wings

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 12 chicken wings (approx 4 lbs)
• Juice of 3 limes (approx ⅓ cup)
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup mild jerk seasoning (see master recipe)
• ¾ cup dark brown sugar
• ⅓ cup ginger paste (approx 3 oz)
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 12 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 bulb raw garlic, minced (approx 12 cloves)
• 1-2 habanero peppers (or scotch bonnet), seeds removed

Procedure:

1. Place chicken wings in a gallon size resealable plastic bag
2. Add lime juice, soy sauce, spice mix, brown sugar, ginger paste, liquid smoke to a food processor or blender and blend until sugar is dissolved
3. Add remaining ingredients and pulse several times to chop (the result should be somewhat coarse)
4. Pour marinade over chicken in bag, seal bag while pressing out excess air then rub marinade over chicken; let rest in refrigerator overnight
5. Grill chicken over low heat until it is cooked through, turning frequently and basting often with leftover marinade (about 30 minutes)
6. Or: bake in oven at 375° for 45-50 minutes (turn and baste at least once); broil during the last few minus for better browning