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Chicken Peri Peri

Cultural Context

Chicken Peri Peri, originating from Portuguese cuisine, is a spicy grilled chicken dish that highlights the flavors of Africa, particularly from the Angolan and Mozambican regions. Traditionally, it celebrates the use of peri peri peppers, which provide a fiery kick. Today, it's enjoyed globally, with various adaptations in spice levels and preparation methods, making it a popular choice for barbecues and gatherings.

PortugueseINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Chicken - 250 gms
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 3 tsp
Garlic - 2 (Chopped)
Lime juice - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Boiled potato
Broccoli
Carrots

peri peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can control spice levels and reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical than breasts.

1

Combine oil, pepper powder, chilly powder, garam masala, chopped garlic, salt and lime juice. Grind it into a fine paste.

2

Marinate the chicken with the ground paste and set it for 2 hrs.

3

Heat a pan and grill the chicken pieces (15 minutes). Cook the chicken in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan.

4

Thread the chicken in skewers.

5

Heat the butter in a pan. Saute the boiled vegetables with some pepper.

6

Serve it hot.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

panskewers

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Peri Peri ChickenPiri Piri Chicken

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