Togolese-Style Spicy Grilled Chicken

Name: Togolese-Style Spicy Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Togo
Ingredients: 1200 g Whole Chicken (spatchcocked); 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 15 g Garlic (crushed); 20 g Fresh Ginger (crushed); 1 pcs Scotch Bonnet Chili (crushed); 2 pcs Lime (halved); 12 g Salt; 40 ml Vegetable Oil; 50 ml Water

This Togolese-style grilled chicken uses onion, garlic, ginger, chili, and lime for a bright, spicy marinade. It is grilled until browned while remaining juicy.

Prep

25m

Cook

55m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

762kcal

Calories

55g

Protein

54g

Fat

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Chicken

1.2kg
Whole Chicken (spatchcocked)
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
15g
Garlic (crushed)
20g
Fresh Ginger (crushed)
1pcs
Scotch Bonnet Chili (crushed)
2pcs
Lime (halved)
12g
Salt
40ml
Vegetable Oil
50ml
Water

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Method

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6 steps

01
Squeeze the limes into a blender, then add the onion, garlic, fresh ginger, Scotch bonnet chili, salt, vegetable oil, and water. Blend into a coarse marinade.
02
Pat the chicken dry, rub the marinade over and under the skin, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
03
Heat a covered grill for two-zone cooking at about 200°C (400°F).
04
Place the chicken skin-side up over indirect heat, cover, and cook for 35 to 45 minutes.
05
Move the chicken over direct heat and grill briefly on both sides until browned and the thickest part of the breast and thigh reaches 74°C (165°F).
06
Rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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