Ingredients

12 scallions, tops and bottoms trimmed, chopped

8 garlic cloves

4 dried bay leaves

1 habanero or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves

4 teaspoons ground allspice

Coarse salt and ground pepper

6 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint

Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, bay leaves, habanero, vinegar, thyme, allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pepper until coarsely ground. In a large shallow dish, toss chicken with jerk mixture and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken on foil-lined rimmed baking sheets and cook until browned, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Serve with lime wedges.