Peri Peri African Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1

Spicy and flavorful Peri Peri African Chicken recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

269

Sugar

Fat

11g

Peri Peri African Chicken is a popular dish in Africa, particularly in countries such as Mozambique and South Africa. It is traditionally made with African bird’s eye chili (known as peri peri) which is grown in parts of Africa. The marinade is a flavorful mix of spices, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger, which gives the chicken a spicy and tangy taste. This recipe is a twist on the traditional dish, using hot chili powder instead of peri peri chili.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, hot chili powder, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped ginger, and salt to create a marinade.
3.	Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade, making sure to get it under the skin and on all sides.
4.	Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until done.

PROS

The spicy and tangy marinade gives the chicken a delicious kick.

This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a weekday dinner or a weekend barbecue.

CONS

The skin may not get as crispy as desired when cooked in the oven.

Chicken breast may become dry if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and essential nutrients.
The garlic and ginger in the marinade have immune-boosting properties and may help fight infections and inflammation. However, this dish may be high in sodium depending on the amount of salt used in the recipe.

	1/4 cup paprika
	2 tablespoons hot chili powder
	1 cup fresh lemon juice
	3 cloves garlic , minced
	1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	4 bone-in chicken breast halves