Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Peri Peri Chicken Recipe, whether you choose to grill or bake it. This dish fuses Portuguese and African culinary traditions, featuring a spicy and tangy marinade that leaves a lasting impression on your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or casual weeknight meals, this recipe allows you to adjust the heat to suit everyone’s palate. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, making delicious peri peri chicken at home is both effortless and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (bone-in skin-on)
- 370 ml fire-roasted red peppers
- 4 Thai chili peppers
- 6 green onions
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Blend all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Gradually add olive oil while blending.
- Marinate the chicken: Coat chicken pieces in half of the marinade and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.
- Prepare to cook: Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425°F.
- Cook the chicken: Grill for about 20 minutes total, turning occasionally until internal temperature reaches 160°F. If baking, place on a tray and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese-African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg