Grilled Boerewors & Chicken Coil
South African spiral sausage and grilled chicken—smoky, herbaceous, and charred. A quick weeknight grill that tastes like a Cape Town braai.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boerewors (pork sausage coil)
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
- 1 whole fresh lemon or lime
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
- 1 medium onion (sliced into rings)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until hot and lightly smoking.
- 2
Pat boerewors and chicken dry. Brush with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Lay boerewors coil on grill. Cook 12–14 minutes, rolling it gently every 2–3 minutes, until charred and cooked through.
- 4
While sausage cooks, place chicken on a separate grill area. Cook 5–7 minutes per side until edges char and juices run clear.
- 5
Grill onion rings 3–4 minutes per side until softened and caramelized.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Squeeze lemon over everything and scatter fresh thyme. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
- knife and cutting board
- paper towels
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