Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings with Jerk Sauce and Li

Name: Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings with Jerk Sauce and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons Jamaican yellow curry powder; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon dried Thai chilies, ground; 1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar; 4 pieces star anise; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped; 30 jumbo chicken wings; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup ground black pepper; 1/2 cup cafe black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons Jamaican yellow curry powder; 1/2 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; Kosher salt; 1 gallon soy oil; Lime halves, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Jamaican yellow curry powder
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1 teaspoon dried Thai chilies, ground
1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 pieces star anise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped
30 jumbo chicken wings
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup ground black pepper
1/2 cup cafe black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons Jamaican yellow curry powder
1/2 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
Kosher salt
1 gallon soy oil
Lime halves, for serving

1
Special equipment: a smoker and hickory wood
2
For the marinade: Whisk together the vinegar, curry powder, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, palm sugar, Thai chilies, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, lemongrass, coriander, granulated sugar, star anise, garlic and kaffir lime leaves in a large container.
3
Add the chicken wings and enough water to fully cover.
4
Refrigerate overnight.
5
Transfer the chicken wings to hotel pans in a single layer skin-side up, making sure to remove as many seeds or herbs from the marinade as possible.
6
Refrigerate uncovered 1 to 3 hours so the chicken wings lightly dry and build a pellicle.
7
Prepare a smoker with hickory wood and heat it to 225 degrees F. Transfer the wings to the smoker and smoke until just barely cooked on the inside, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
8
Let cool.
9
For the jerk sauce: Whisk together the lime juice, ground black pepper, cafe black pepper, curry powder, fish sauce and salt to taste in a small bowl.
10
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer or pot.
11
Place the wings in the oil skin-side up, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
12
Cook until golden brown, then transfer to a drip tray, rack or paper towels.
13
Brush the jerk sauce on the wings while they are still hot.
14
Serve on butcher paper with the cilantro and limes.

1562

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

235

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Jamaican yellow curry powder, 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings with Jerk Sauce and Lime falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings with Jerk Sauce and Lime

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