Name: Peri-peri chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters (or 8 bone-in chicken thighs); 1/4 cup peri-peri sauce ((store-bought or homemade)); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper (to taste); fresh parsley (chopped for garnish (optional))

Peri-peri chicken

Peri-peri chicken is a popular dish that originated in Africa, particularly in countries like South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. It is known for its spicy and tangy flavor, achieved through marinating chicken in peri-peri sauce made from peri-peri chilies, garlic, vinegar, and various spices. The chicken is then typically grilled or roasted, resulting in a delicious and flavorful dish with a kick of heat. It's a must-try for those who enjoy bold and zesty flavors!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Angola, Mozambique, South African

Servings servings

Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters or 8 bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup peri-peri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the peri-peri sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Place the chicken pieces in a large dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring the chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serve the peri-peri chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy!

Disclaimer

Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24g (48%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mg (47%)Sodium: 112mg (5%)Potassium: 309mg (9%)Fiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 113IU (2%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 16mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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