Peri-Peri Chicken Recipe

Looking for a new recipe that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further than this delicious peri-peri chicken recipe. With a simple but flavorful marinade and a quick grill or bake, this chicken is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ.

The combination of spicy chili peppers, tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs makes this dish a true standout. It’s a healthy choice that doesn’t sacrifice taste. Plus, the recipe is easily customizable – adjust the spice level to your liking or try it with different cuts of chicken.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a crowd, this peri-peri chicken is sure to impress. So fire up the grill or preheat the oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that’s both easy and flavorful.

Peri-Peri Chicken Recipe

Peri-Peri chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that is made with chicken marinated in a spicy and tangy sauce, then grilled or roasted to perfection. Here's a recipe that serves 4 people

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Cuisine African, Portuguese

Servings 4 People

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Baking dish or sheet
• Oven or grill
• Cooking brush
• Serving platter

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Bone-in, skin-on Chicken Thighs
• 4 Bone-in, skin-on Chicken Drumsticks
• 3 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Piri-piri Sauce (or hot sauce)
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 teasp Salt
• 1/2 teasp Black Pepper
• Lemon wedges For Serving

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Instructions

 

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Peri-Peri sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
• Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (or prepare a grill for medium-high heat). Line a baking dish or sheet with foil.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the prepared baking dish or sheet. Brush the chicken with the remaining marinade.
• Roast or grill the chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

Notes:

For a more authentic Peri-Peri chicken experience, you can use fresh Peri-Peri peppers instead of the sauce. Simply chop 2-3 peppers and add them to the marinade along with the other ingredients. Also, if you prefer, you can remove the skin from the chicken thighs to reduce the calorie count per serving. and impress your guests with bold flavors. The combination of spicy and tangy marinade with juicy and crispy chicken is simply irresistible. So, give it a try and enjoy the taste of Portugal in your own kitchen!

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion size used.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 3.7gProtein: 33.8gFat: 27.6gSaturated Fat: 6.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 401mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.5g

Keyword chicken, peri peri, Peri-Peri Chicken, spicy

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