Nigerian Peppered Chicken
Chicken pieces grilled then tossed in a sticky, fiery pepper sauce, a party favourite.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.30 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the chicken with the garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder and crumbled stock cube. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roast the chicken on a tray for 35 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through with clear juices.
35 min - 3
Blitz the red peppers, Scotch bonnets and chopped onion to a rough sauce.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide pan and fry the sliced onion for 4 minutes. Add the sauce and paprika and cook for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
10 min - 5
Toss the hot chicken in the pepper sauce for 2 minutes until sticky. Serve with rice or plantain.
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