Ginger-Lime Chicken Wings With Rum Glaze

Ginger-Lime Chicken Wings with Rum Glaze Photo: Jason Wyche
Debbie Moose•

Sweet with some heat, these ginger-lime chicken wings have layers of flavor. They're flavorful enough to hold their own on a fancy buffet or as a light lunch. They're also perfect for kicking back with some beers in front of the screen, so we'd call these wings a best-case scenario.

Ginger-Lime Chicken Wings With Rum Glaze
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Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
2
Ginger-Lime Chicken Wings with Rum Glaze
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 12 chicken wings
  • 3/4 cup gold or dark rum
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeño
  • 2 teaspoons honey
Directions
  1. In a bowl, stir together the lime juice, lemon juice, ginger, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  2. Place the wings in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the ginger mixture over the wings and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. In a medium saucepan, stir together the rum, molasses, garlic, and jalapeño, plus 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by about half and forms a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the honey. Set aside.
  5. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct cooking.
  6. Remove the wings from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the wings on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
  7. While the wings are still warm, toss them with the glaze.
 
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