Signature Recipe
Thembile's Signature African BBQ Chicken
The recipe Spice World was built on: lemon, garlic and a heavy hand of African Spice Mix, grilled slow until the skin lacquers.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4–6
Featured product
African Spice Mix — Medium
$5.50
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (or 8 chicken thighs)
- 3 tbsp Spice World African Spice Mix (Medium, Hot or Extra Hot)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for caramelization)
Pairs perfectly with
- Grilled corn
- Coleslaw
- Plantain
- Jollof rice
Directions
- 01
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- 02
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and 3 tbsp of African Spice Mix.
- 03
Coat the chicken generously, making sure every piece is covered.
- 04
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours — overnight gives the best flavour.
- 05
Grill over medium heat for 35–40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
- 06
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Thembile's tip
Brush the chicken with a little melted butter during the last 5 minutes of grilling for an extra juicy finish.
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Everything you need for this recipe
African Spice Mix — Medium
The everyday blend that started it all.
- Price
- $5.50
- Heat level
- Medium
Perfect for
- Chicken
- Beef
- Goat
- Lamb
- Turkey
- BBQ skewers