South African Peri Peri Chicken
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup paprika
2 tbsps hot chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 bone-in chicken breast (or thigh) halves
1½ tsps fresh ginger , chopped
1½ tsps salt
INSTRUCTIONS
STIR together the paprika, chili powder, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
RUB chicken with the mixture, place in a dish and marinate for 3 hours.
PREHEAT a grill to medium heat.
PLACE chicken onto the grill and discard the marinade. Cook for about 30 minutes, turning occassionally, until the skin is slightly charred and juices run clear.
SERVE with a side of your choosing (also awesome for sandwiches!).
🔥 Grill-Friendly Peri Peri Chicken Tip
Skip the oven—take it to the grill for even more smoky flavor. Just marinate the chicken in the Peri Peri sauce overnight, then grill over medium heat, flipping occasionally until the skin is crispy and the juices run clear.
🌿 Baste with extra marinade while grilling for max flavor.