Name: Peri Peri African Chicken
Yield: 3-4 servings
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; red blend

Peri Peri African Chicken

Servings

3-4servings

Servings

3-4servings

Ingredients

¼cup paprika
2 tbsps hot chili powder
3cloves garlic, minced
1cup fresh lemon juice
4 bone-in chicken breast (or thigh) halves
1½tsps fresh ginger, chopped
1½tsps salt

Wine Pairing

red blend

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!).

Recipe Notes

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