How to Make Homemade Peri Peri Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of spicy and flavorful chicken dishes, then you're going to love this recipe for homemade peri peri chicken. Originating from Portugal and popularized by the Nando's chain of restaurants, peri peri chicken is known for its bold and fiery flavors. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals, as it is typically marinated in a spicy peri peri sauce before being grilled or roasted to perfection.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons hot chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir together lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken; rub until well coated and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
  • Place chicken onto the preheated grill; discard marinade. Cook, turning occasionally, until skins are slightly charred and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). 
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1023mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 694mg