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Mango Jerk Wings

This Mango Jerk Wings recipe pairs a nuanced jerk flavor with the tropical sweetness of mangoes. You will never make wings another way again!
Prep Time4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time5 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mango sliced and cubed
  • 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup mango nectar or orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings disjointed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to pan then cook onion until tender.
  • Next saute mango until tender.
  • Add mango, lime or lemon juice and mango nectar or orange juice, brown sugar, honey and all spices to blender or food processor and grind until smooth. If it needs to thin a bit more, add a little bit more juice.
  • Pour marinade into a large ziploc bag and submerge chicken in marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with non stick foil or parchment paper.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and season on both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Bake chicken on first side for 15 minutes then turn over. For more flavor, feel free to baste chicken with marinade during cooking. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is completely done, marinade is sticky on chicken and it is browned.

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate in the jerk sauce for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. 
To keep your Mango Jerk Wings tasting fresh, let them cool down, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready for a flavorful encore, reheat them in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until they're heated through and the skin gets crispy again. This method helps to maintain their juicy goodness and that irresistible jerk spice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg