Grilled African-Spiced Chicken with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy chicken grilled with a blend of African spices, served with a creamy, nutty peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 cup peanut butter
0.25 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to create a marinade.
Step 2: Rub this spice mixture evenly over 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, coating all sides, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 4: While chicken grills, whisk together 0.5 cup peanut butter, 0.25 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small saucepan over low heat.
Step 5: Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and warmed through, about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Serve the grilled chicken hot with the creamy peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.