Authentic Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

Name: Authentic Peri Peri Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese, African
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts); 6-8 fresh red chilies (Fresno or red jalapeños); 6-8 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves

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Restaurant-quality peri peri chicken with authentic Portuguese-African flavors. Features homemade marinade with fresh chilies, garlic, and lemon for bold, spicy perfection.

4 hr 50 min

cook 30 min

6 servings

Portuguese, African

4.8 (342)

Ingredients

Instructions

Add all marinade ingredients to a blender: chilies, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, both paprikas, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until smooth.
Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels. Score chicken by making 2-3 shallow diagonal cuts through the skin.
Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for basting. Place chicken in zip-top bag, pour remaining marinade over chicken, add bay leaves. Refrigerate 4-6 hours.
Heat grill to 400-425°F. Oil grill grates generously to prevent sticking.
Place chicken skin-side down over direct heat. Cook 6-7 minutes, flip, brush with reserved marinade, move to indirect heat, and cook 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer to platter, tent with foil, rest 5-7 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320 calories
Protein Content: 28g
Fat Content: 24g
Saturated Fat Content: 6g
Carbohydrate Content: 4g
Fiber Content: 1g
Sugar Content: 1g
Sodium Content: 380mg
Cholesterol Content: 110mg