Spice up your dinner with this flavorful Peri-Peri African Chicken recipe!

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Spice up your dinner with this flavorful Peri-Peri African Chicken recipe!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 09, 2024

This Peri-Peri African Chicken recipe is inspired by traditional African flavors, featuring a spicy and tangy marinade that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for a family dinner or a weekend barbecue, this recipe is easy to make and full of mouth-watering flavors.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1/4 cup peri-peri sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix peri-peri sauce, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken leg quarters to the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and skin is crispy.
  4. Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Interesting Facts

  • Peri-Peri sauce is made from African bird's eye chilies, giving it a fiery kick.
  • The word 'peri-peri' is derived from the Swahili word 'piri-piri' which means 'pepper-pepper'.
  • Peri-Peri African Chicken is a popular dish in countries like Mozambique and South Africa.