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GRILLED JERK-SPICED CHICKEN WINGS WITH MANGO SAUCE



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At one of the highest levels of heat comes one of Jamaica's most famous exports. Not reggae, not rum...JERK CHICKEN. We can handle the heat, but we're not here to show off how much pain we can tolerate. Looking to hit a delicate balance between heat and flavor, we made a fiery jerk-inspired spice rub for chicken wings and added a sweet and spicy mango-cilantro sauce to temper the heat.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup mango jam
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 scallions, chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off).
  • For the wings: Add the paprika, cayenne, allspice, nutmeg, garlic powder, cloves, ginger, minced garlic, thyme, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir to combine. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture for the mango sauce.
  • Put the chicken wings in a large bowl with the remaining spice mixture. Toss to evenly coat. Reserve the wings while you make the sauce.
  • For the mango-cilantro sauce: Put the orange juice, mango jam, 1 tablespoon reserved spice mixture, honey, cilantro, orange zest, scallions and Scotch bonnet in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and reserve at room temperature while you grill the wings.
  • Place the chicken wings on the grill over the indirect heat zone. Cover and grill for 5 minutes. Flip the wings and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Move the wings directly over the heat and cook until nicely charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the wings from the grill and toss with the reserved sauce. Pile onto a platter and garnish with chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP AND MANGO TACOS



Shrimp and Mango Tacos image

This sweet and pungent combination of mango, shrimp, chilies and cumin is as quick to put together as a stir-fry. Indeed, if you don't have corn tortillas on hand, serve the shrimp with rice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound medium or small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 Serrano or bird chilies, or 1 large jalapeño, minced
1 large mango, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 to 5 tablespoons lime juice
8 corn or flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and add the canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp, salt to taste and the garlic. Sauté, stirring or shaking the pan, until the shrimp begins to color, about two minutes. Add the cumin, and continue to cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, about three minutes. Add the chilies, mango and cilantro, and stir together for one minute. Stir in the lime juice, and remove from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a heavy kitchen towel, and place in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover the pot, and steam for one minute. Turn off the heat, and allow to sit for 15 minutes without uncovering. Alternatively, wrap the tortillas in a towel, and heat in the microwave for one minute. Warm the shrimp briefly in the pan. Place 2 tortillas on each plate, top with the shrimp, fold over the tortillas and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 322, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 667 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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