How to Make Piri Piri Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Piri Piri Chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that originates from Portugal and is popular in many parts of Africa. This dish is known for its bold and zesty flavors, which come from the use of hot peppers, garlic, and a variety of spices. The name "Piri Piri" comes from the African bird's eye chili pepper, which is a key ingredient in the dish.

Traditionally, Piri Piri Chicken is made by marinating chicken in a spicy sauce and then grilling or roasting it to perfection. The result ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 African bird's eye chile peppers
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 chicken breast, cut in half
  • 2 chicken leg quarters with skin

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Use rubber gloves to mince chiles and place them into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix piri piri sauce well.
  • Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to cover chicken completely. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours.
  • Remove the bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow chicken to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the bag; discard bag and cilantro. Cook chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 1345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 54g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 739mg