Easy African Grilled Chicken Recipe | Juicy Weeknight Dinner.

groundnut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

peanut powder

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, and sunflower seed flour is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and more accessible, while serrano peppers offer a similar heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork can be less expensive than chicken.

Prepare the marinade by mixing groundnut oil, peanut powder, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper in a bowl.

Add thyme and bay leaves to the marinade and mix well.

Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring all surfaces are covered.

Cover the marinated chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Baste with remaining marinade during cooking for extra flavor.

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the grilled chicken with sliced onions and tomatoes, and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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