African-Inspired Grilled Chicken with Peanut and Chili Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs brushed with a spicy and nutty peanut chili glaze, capturing bold African flavors. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, smooth peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp red chili powder
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp red chili powder, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then brush half of the peanut chili glaze over each piece. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and brush with more glaze.
Step 4: Continue grilling for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has nice grill marks, basting once more with the glaze halfway through.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning any extra glaze over the top for added flavor.