Peri-peri chicken | homemade marinade | Afro- Portuguese marinade

peri-peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can reduce preservatives while maintaining heat.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and remain juicy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without significant cost.

Prepare the peri-peri marinade by blending peri-peri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and vinegar until smooth.

Place the whole chicken in a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it's well-coated.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.

Place the chicken on the grill, breast side down, and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is crispy and golden.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 75°C (165°F).

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve the chicken with extra peri-peri sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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