Peri peri chicken with homemade sauce
Peri peri chicken is a moist flavorful and spicy chicken recipe. The chicken is grilled or roasted to perfection, allowing the bold flavors to infuse the dish. It is perfect for any gathering and especially to impress your loved ones.
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken leg quarters
Ingredients for peri peri sauce
- 1 big bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2-6 Bird's Eye chilies or use 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder adjust to your taste
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp red or orange food coloring optional
- 1 tbsp garlic paste or 4-6 cloves
Instructions
Prepare peri peri sauce
- Peel onion and garlic. Remove seeds from bell pepper and then cut to big chunks.
- Add all of the ingredients of peri peri sauce to a blender. Blend it on high speed for 1-2 minutes and the sauce is ready.
Marinate chicken
- Remove the skin and apply deep cuts on the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken with sauce overnight, or for at least 30 minutes.
Cook Chicken
- Preheat the grill and then grill the chicken from both sides for 4-5 minutes. This will ensure that all of the juices are locked in the chicken. This step is optional, but it makes a huge difference.
- Arrange chicken into a baking dish.
- Preheat the oven at 425F and bake for about 30-35 minutes. Depending upon the chicken slices time may vary. Once the juices run clear, the chicken is ready.
- Add any leftover marinade in a saucepan and cook it for about 5 minutes on medium heat and serve along with the chicken.
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Notes
Note:
- You can skip grilling and cook it in the oven directly or air fry it.
- Use red chili powder or cayenne pepper powder if you don't have bird's eye chilies.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg