Unbelievably Delicious Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1cupfresh lemon juice

  • ¼cuppaprika

  • 2tablespoonshot chili powder

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1 ½teaspoonschopped fresh ginger

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • 4bone-in chicken breast halves

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir together lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken; rub until well coated and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

  2. Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grates.

  3. Place chicken onto the preheated grill; discard marinade. Cook, turning occasionally, until skins are slightly charred and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). 

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
127mg
42%
Sodium
1023mg
44%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
47g
94%
Vitamin C
36mg
40%
Calcium
53mg
4%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
694mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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