Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings

When I eat spicy foods, my forehead starts to sweat, and that heat consumes my whole head. I feel alive!! That is why I have to dedicate this month’s blog to the very HOT Pepper – The Scotch Bonnet.

One of the more common and also one of the hottest of all peppers is the Scotch Bonnet. As with most fruits and vegetables these days there is also a good variety of hybrids.

Scotch Bonnet Peppers are commonly found in Caribbean cuisine, it is usually added to any dish as a puree. Which allows you to control the amount of heat you are adding to each dish or marinade. In preparing the Scotch Bonnet puree, please put gloves on your hands. To reduce the heat and enjoy the true flavor of these Peppers, remove the seeds and the membrane inside the Pepper.

     The recipe given below is a spin on the classic Jerk Chicken. It is all about the marinade! The marinade allows the flavors to sink into the meat and add depth. Whether it’s through fresh herbs or a pepper puree, the flavor of your marinade will come through in the final flavor of your Chicken.

This recipe is very simple and creates some of the best Hot Wings you will ever try! Please remember these wings are HOT!

Scotch Bonnet Wings

Ingredients:

  • 12 Each                        Fresh Chicken Wings
  • 2 Tablespoons           Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Each                         Scotch Bonnet Peppers – Cleaned and pureed
  • 2 Bunches                  Fresh Thyme – Cleaned
  • 1 Tablespoon             Fresh Cilantro – Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon             Lemon Zest – Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon             Italian Parsley – Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons           Garlic – Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon             Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon             Kosher Salt

Method:

  1. In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients – except the Salt – and coat the Wings evenly.
  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. On a tray lay out wings and season both sides with Salt.
  5. Cover with Foil and Bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Unwrap and allow 2-3 hours to cool.
  7. On a hot Grill – 400 degrees, add your wings and allow 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Serve immediately with Creamy Parmesan Dressing and freshly cut vegetables.

This meat is moist and carries more flavor!

Eat Healthy and ENJOY!