Sweet Sticky Spicy Chicken
caribbean chicken

Sweet Sticky Spicy Chicken

Outrageously delicious, sweet, spicy, and finger-licking good, this recipe is everything you want sticky wings to be. Full of flavor, spicy, sweet, and super easy to make, either on a grill, air fryer, or in the oven. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy.

Prep 20 min
Cook 35 min
Total 55 min
Serves 6 servings
Source African Bites

Instructions

  1. 1
    The Sauce
  2. 2
    Melt the butter in a medium or small skillet. Then, saute the garlic and green onions for about a minute.
  3. 3
    Add the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Maggi sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
  4. 4
    In a separate small bowl, thoroughly mix the cornstarch with some of the pineapple juice or water.
  5. 5
    Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until you have a thick and sticky sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste. Let it cool.
  6. 6
    Chicken Wings
  7. 7
    Rinse the chicken wings. If time permits, let them dry uncovered in the fridge for 2-3 hours. If short on time, dry wings with a paper towel, then proceed with the next step.
  8. 8
    Place the chicken in a large plate or bowl, lightly season with salt and black pepper, then mix with jerk spice and a drizzle of oil (to prevent chicken from sticking to the grill).
  9. 9
    When ready to grill, wipe the grill down lightly with oil. Preheat on medium heat, or if using charcoal, fill it half full. Let it light up for 25 minutes or more.
  10. 10
    Place chicken wings on the grate and grill for 20-30 minutes, flipping every 3-4 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  11. 11
    Remove from the grill and toss with the sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

288 kcalCalories