Peri-Peri Chicken with Irish Whiskey and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Chicken thighs marinated in fiery peri-peri sauce and finished with Irish whiskey for a bold, aromatic finish. This Irish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, peri-peri sauce, Irish whiskey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce
• 2 tbsp Irish whiskey
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp peri-peri sauce, 2 tbsp Irish whiskey, 1 lemon zested and juiced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper to form a marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs chicken thighs in a shallow dish, pour marinade over them, and rub to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip chicken, pour remaining marinade into the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes, basting occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Step 5: Transfer to a plate, rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 2 tbsp fresh parsley and serve.