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Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
Blend all marinade ingredients until smooth.
Toss wings with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Cook the Jerk Wings
Oven Method
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place wings on a baking rack over a lined baking sheet.
Bake 40–45 minutes, turning halfway through.
Broil 3–5 minutes for charred edges.
Grill Method
Grill over medium-high heat.
Cook 20–25 minutes, turning frequently.
Brush with extra marinade while grilling.
3. Make the Rice
Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
Add rice.
Cover and simmer 18 minutes.
Rest 10 minutes and fluff.
4. Make the Mac & Cheese
Cook macaroni until al dente.
Melt butter in a saucepan.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
Slowly add milk and whisk until thick.
Add cheeses and seasonings.
Stir in macaroni.
Transfer to a baking dish.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until bubbly.
5. Make the Fried Cabbage
Cook bacon until crisp.
Add sausage and brown lightly.
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Cook 3–4 minutes.
Add cabbage and Cajun seasoning.
Cook 12–15 minutes until tender.
Assemble the Plate
Serve:
A bed of fluffy white rice
Jerk chicken wings on top
Creamy baked mac & cheese
Southern cabbage with smoked sausage
The combination of smoky jerk spices, creamy macaroni, buttery rice, and savory cabbage creates the classic Jamaican-Southern comfort plate shown in the image. 🔥🍗🧀🥬🍚