African Grilled Chicken with Rice, Fried Plantain, Grilled Corn and Mango

Recipe by Cooking With Morgane

A complete dish inspired by West Africa: chicken thighs marinated in a chili-ginger sauce, grilled to perfection, served with rice, fried plantains, grilled corn and fresh mango dice, accompanied by a lime hot sauce.

MediumWest AfricaServes 4

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Source Video
12h 35m
Prep
1h 17m
Cook
1h 40m
Cleanup
15h 32m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$17.80
Per serving:$4.45

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours for optimal flavor.
  • Fry the plantains until they are golden and caramelized.
  • Grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 75°C.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when frying the plantains.
  • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Use gloves or tongs to handle the very hot grill.

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