Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken with Spiced Paprika Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a fiery peri-peri sauce served with a smoky paprika dipping sauce. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, peri-peri sauce, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 70 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1/2 cup peri-peri sauce
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup peri-peri sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and place skin side down on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is charred and crispy, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1 tbsp smoked paprika with 1/4 cup water over low heat. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Serve grilled peri-peri chicken with the warm spiced paprika sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.