Homemade Peri Peri Chicken
Homemade Peri Peri Chicken brings bold, lemony brightness balanced with smoky paprika, fiery chili, and aromatic garlic and ginger. After a long marinade, the chicken grills to a juicy finish with lightly charred skin and a peppery kick. Ideal for a weekend cookout or a lively weeknight dinner when you want big, zesty flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Peri Peri Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt until evenly combined. Add the chicken; rub to coat thoroughly, then marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- 2
Preheat a grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 3
Place the chicken on the preheated grill; discard the marinade. Cook, turning occasionally, until the skins are slightly charred and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2011.74 kcal High 101%
- Protein 381.63 g Good Source 763%
- Carbohydrate 25.84 g 9%
- Total Fat 42.24 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.59 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3414.27 mg High 148%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 0.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 121.25 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 351.81 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 3.48 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 16.65 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Homemade Peri Peri Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 2011.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Peri Peri Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Paprika. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Peri Peri Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2011.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Peri Peri Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Homemade Peri Peri Chicken healthy?
- Homemade Peri Peri Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 2011.74 calories and 381.63 g of protein, or 763% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3414.27 mg (148% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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