Nigerian Grilled Ketchup Chicken Recipe For Four

Nigerian Grilled Ketchup Chicken Budget Recipe for Four

Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, has one of the best street-food scenes in the world. Passing up authentic Nigerian Grilled Chicken is unheard of for African food lovers. This easy budget recipe uses a no-fuss tomato marinade packed with sweet and hot flavor.

Try more African recipes and explore the flavors of Lagos street cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken cut-up (2 breasts, 2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks)
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 chicken seasoning cube
• 5 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 chopped red onion
• 1 chopped white onion
• 10 chopped hot peppers
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground curry
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the chicken.
2. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 12 hours; reserve ½ cup of marinade.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken, basting with the reserved marinade, until cooked through (20–25 minutes).

Fresh peppers, ketchup, vinegar, and herbs combine in this vibrant Lagos-style grilled chicken. Try Senegalese Chicken Vermicelli for another African chicken favorite.

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