Description
This Peri Peri Chicken Recipe (Grilled or Baked) is your ticket to a vibrant culinary adventure, bringing together the rich flavors of Portuguese-African cuisine. This dish features succulent chicken marinated in a zesty, spicy peri peri sauce that can be easily tailored to your spice preference. Whether you choose to grill it for that perfect smoky char or bake it for a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe guarantees to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and the flexibility to serve it alongside various sides, it’s an excellent choice for any occasion.
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
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Blend all sauce ingredients except olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Gradually add olive oil.
- Marinate chicken in half the sauce for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (~425°F). Remove chicken from marinade.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes, then turn and baste with remaining marinade, cooking an additional 5 minutes.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F before removing from the grill to rest for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese-African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg