Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken with Spiced African Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Tender grilled chicken marinated in fiery peri-peri spices served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce inspired by South African flavors. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, boneless skin-on, peri-peri sauce, olive oil 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 African cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless skin-on
4 tbsp peri-peri sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 4 tbsp peri-peri sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl and coat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is charred and crisp.
Step 3: While chicken grills, heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes fragrant.
Step 4: Whisk in 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water to loosen sauce to a pourable consistency. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
Step 5: Serve grilled chicken drizzled with the spiced peanut sauce and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.