Peri Peri Chicken
A simple yet flavorful Peri Peri chicken recipe perfect for summer cookouts and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Mix together the peri peri sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs generously with the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Garnish your chicken with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, feel free to increase the amount of peri peri sauce or add fresh chilies. You can also use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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