Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken with African Spice Rub

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Tender grilled chicken marinated in a spicy peri-peri blend, showcasing bold African flavors perfect for a Father’s Day barbecue. This African-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, peri-peri sauce, paprika 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup peri-peri sauce, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 chicken thighs to the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to deepen the flavors.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is nicely charred.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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