Rice and Peas

• A classic Jamaican meal accompaniment, rice and peas pair perfectly with the spicy jerk marinade. This simple dish is made using basmati rice, coconut milk and kidney beans, which are commonly called peas in Jamaica. The hearty rice's cooling coconut allows you to keep eating in spite of the spice from the wings, while packing in protein and fiber. Throw this simple side together while your chicken wings are grilling or baking, and you will have a complete meal in no time.

Pickled Peppers

• No jerk chicken experience is authentic without some spicy pickled peppers to take the heat up a notch. Prepare the simple pickles yourself using white vinegar, allspice berries, salt, sugar and your favorite chiles, or buy this tangy condiment to serve alongside your meal. Sprinkle a few drops of the sweet and spicy sauce on your jerk wings, or take some peppers from the jar to add a kick to your wings while eating.

Yams and Plantains

• Candied yams work well with jerk chicken to create a contrast between sweet and spicy. Easy to make on the grill in foil or in the oven, this versatile side requires little prep work and just a few ingredients, such as cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and butter. Plantains, unlike bananas, must be cooked before eating. In Jamaica, ripe, soft plantains are sliced, fried and served as a sweet and savory side dish. Both plantains and yams are versatile and can be fried, boiled or grilled to serve with your wings.

Seasonal Vegetables

• Green beans and carrots are two summer vegetables that complement a flavorful meal of jerk chicken. Prepare them simply by stewing or steaming them. Make a cold side, such as coleslaw with a cool creamy marinade and strong cabbage crunch. Because cabbage is available year=round, this traditionally summer side can suit your meal any time of the year.