Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful Piri Piri Chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–4 fresh red chilies (depending on heat preference), chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and chopped chilies to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or preferably up to 4 hours, to marinate.
- Preheat your grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill or broil the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, baste the chicken with any pan drippings during the last few minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend the marinade before adding the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Portuguese/African Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Piri Piri Chicken, spicy chicken, grilled chicken, lemon marinade, paprika chicken