Peri Peri African Chicken

Name: Peri Peri African Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup paprika; 2 tablespoons hot chili powder; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 4 1/2 breast, bone ins bone-in chicken breast halves

Rating: 4 stars

59 Ratings
42 Reviews
12 Photos

This is a great spicy marinade recipe, a traditional African dish, great for BBQ. Nice with salad and fries, but I like adding it to a pita with salad and garlic Greek yogurt (3/4 cup Greek yogurt and 3 cloves of crushed garlic with finely chopped chives). Don't go on a date though, gives you wicked garlic breath!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

3 hrs

total:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

¼ cup paprika
2 tablespoons hot chili powder
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 1/2 breast, bone ins bone-in chicken breast halves

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the paprika, chili powder, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and salt. Rub chicken with the mixture, place in a dish, and marinate for 3 hours.

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Step 2

Preheat a grill for medium heat.
Step 3

Place chicken onto the grill and discard the marinade. Cook for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is slightly charred and juices run clear.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

348 calories; protein 46.8g 94% DV; carbohydrates 12.1g 4% DV; fat 13.3g 21% DV; cholesterol 126.6mg 42% DV; sodium 1022.6mg 41% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (42)

Most helpful positive review

Aspiring Chef Rita

02/04/2005

Extremely easy to make and ingredients you probably have on hand. I marinated it overnite so the lemon flavor was really infused in the chicken. Couldn't grill it - so I baked it in the oven at 375 degrees for 40 min. and then popped it under the broiler for a few minutes to get a nice crusty skin. Thanks submitter. Read More

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(70)

Most helpful critical review

Zambeziana

05/03/2007

Pretty good recipe. I grew up eating and cooking the Piri-Piri chicken. As most who read the reviews advised, never get rid of the remaining marinade. It's the life of the chicken. You need to baste it on the chicken while grilling, as the chicken can run dry. And that is where all the flavour is. I would recomend to leave the chicken in the marinade overnight for best results. Read More

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(98)

59 Ratings

5 star values: 27
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 4

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Zambeziana

05/03/2007

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Aspiring Chef Rita

02/03/2005

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(70)

kerrih

02/09/2007

Delicious dish, I did not discard the marinade but rather baked the chicken in the oven with the marinade (emptied half. It was delicious and crispy. Read More

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(51)

KaMaBuA

12/29/2008

I first tasted this dish at Springboks a local South African retaurant & went wild. This recipe duplicated the seasoning perfectly! For those whose palates prefer less fire cut the chili powder to half the amount & serve over cous-cous or rice. Read More

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(14)

Dee

07/27/2006

Don't discard the marinade pot it into a pot and pour the juices from the cooked chicken into the same pot let it reduce add about 2 tsps honey and serve over rice also don't use the ginger but pour honey over the chicken just before it is done Read More

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SLS73

07/25/2004

I've played around w/ this recipe a couple times now--using less paprika added black pepper added honey etc. It has potential but needs something and the paprika is just too overpowering. Read More

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(10)

Bunda Estherlita Suryoputro

07/06/2004

This is the recipe I have been looking for rather garlicy but it taste very yummy.I add a few drops of tabasco on the mixture for more tangy taste. Thank you. Read More

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Jenny

06/12/2008

What a moist chicken this made! I used boneless skinless and had to used powdered ginger, but this turned out better than I expected. I marinated for 24 hours in the fridge. Very fragrant and great presentation! Read More

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SpinningJenny

05/17/2010

Delicious! I baked in the oven at 375 for 40 minutes as it was too chilly to grill outside. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts that I should have pounded flat but didn't.:) I ran a little short of lemon juice so I didn't feel I had enough sauce on my chicken so next time I'm probably going to make double sauce if I use boneless skinless breasts again. This was wonderfully tasty and reminded me of naked hot wings in a way but so much better. The ginger and garlic give it a great flavor. You definitely need to appreciate spicy food to like this one! I served with oven roasted asparagus. Next time I think I'll try baking zucchini/squash maybe in the same pan. Also I'm going to pound out my chicken breasts or slice them into strips so the sauce really gets appreciated. Definitely a keeper for me and I can't wait to cook it for my fiance and friends. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Peri Peri African Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 348.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 94 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 18 %

cholesterol: 42 %

vitamin a iu: 99 %

niacin equivalents: 224 %

vitamin b6: 83 %

vitamin c: 60 %

folate: 6 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 22 %

magnesium: 23 %

potassium: 19 %

sodium: 41 %

thiamin: 18 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Zambeziana

05/03/2007

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Aspiring Chef Rita

02/03/2005

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kerrih

02/09/2007

Delicious dish, I did not discard the marinade but rather baked the chicken in the oven with the marinade (emptied half. It was delicious and crispy.

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KaMaBuA

12/29/2008

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Dee

07/27/2006

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SLS73

07/25/2004

I've played around w/ this recipe a couple times now--using less paprika added black pepper added honey etc. It has potential but needs something and the paprika is just too overpowering.

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(10)

Bunda Estherlita Suryoputro

07/06/2004

This is the recipe I have been looking for rather garlicy but it taste very yummy.I add a few drops of tabasco on the mixture for more tangy taste. Thank you.

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(9)

Jenny