Description
Peri Peri Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transforms your dinner table into a fiesta! This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a zesty peri peri sauce, offering a delightful balance of spiciness and tang. Perfect for grilling or baking, it’s an impressive meal for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. With just a few fresh ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a crowd-pleaser that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup peri peri sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix peri peri sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are well-coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (375?F/190?C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade). Grill each side for about 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- Let It Rest: Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with grilled vegetables or rice topped with extra peri peri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz chicken
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg