Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes
Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes bring a fiery, aromatic kick with habanero heat balanced by lime, brown sugar, and warm allspice. The wings roast up sticky and caramelized, with savory soy, garlic, and thyme woven through every bite—perfect for game day platters, backyard cookouts, or a bold weeknight appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Add the yellow onion, habanero peppers, green onions, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, fresh thyme, brown sugar, oil, salt, black pepper, allspice, dried thyme, cinnamon, cumin, and nutmeg to a blender. Blend until the marinade is completely smooth.
- 2
Put the chicken drumettes in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- 4
Spread the chicken evenly on the prepared baking sheet; keep the marinade left in the bowl.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Brush 1/2 of the reserved marinade onto the chicken, then flip it over. Bake for 15 minutes.
- 6
Flip the chicken again and brush with the remaining reserved marinade. Continue baking until tender and caramelized, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let the chicken rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
- Calories 636.32 kcal High
- Protein 39.81 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 37.56 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.03 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 162.15 mg High
- Sodium 734.09 mg High
- Fiber 1.04 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.61 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 458.1 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 425.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.39 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 56.1 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes is a Jamaican appetizer recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Wings, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 636.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or snack.
- What is Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Wings, Cooking Spray, Dried Thyme. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 636.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken Wing Drumettes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
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