Caribbean Grilled Bbq Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS:sheet pan with the wing tips face down. Bake the
Jerk marinade (your favorite) 3 cupswings at 350ºF for 20 - 25 minutes or until fully
Garlic, chopped 3 Tbspcooked. Remove from the oven and place in the
Thyme, fresh chopped 1 Tbsprefrigerator to chill to 40ºF.
Allspice, ground 1 tspTips
Water 1 cup* Make sure the wings are drained well after being
Scallions, sliced 1/8" 4 Tbspremoved from the marinade or the seasoning will not
Chicken Wings whole, thawed 5 poundsfully adhere to the wings.
Jerk Seasoning Dry* as needed* The wings are cooked with the wing tips face
MARINATING METHODdown, to allow more even cooking and removal of
Add the jerk marinade, garlic, thyme, allspice, water,excess fat from the chicken skin.
and scallions in a large bowl and mix well using a whip* By pre-cooking the wings this prevents flare-ups on
to evenly combine the ingredients. Add the chickenthe grill during the final grilling procedure
wings to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap andGRILLING PROCEDURE
place in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf.Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Place
Tipsthe chilled wings on the grill and grill for 2 ½ - 3
* Make sure the chicken wings are fully thawed thisminutes on each side. The skin of the wings should
helps the chicken to fully absorb the marinade.develop a crisp texture and a mahogany like color.
* Marinate the chicken wings for 18 to 24 hoursMake sure the wings are fully heated to 165ºF.
before cooking. The longer the marinating time, theTips:
more flavorful the wings will become.* Wings can also be placed on the grill directly from
Methodthe oven to express the cooking process.
After marinating is complete, remove the wings from* Allspice or pimento leaves can be placed on the grill
the marinade and place in a clean bowl. Lightly seasonduring the grilling process to give the wings a light
the wings with the dry jerk seasoning and lay on asmoked flavor.