How to Make Piri Piri Chicken - THE BEST CHICKEN RECIPE EVER - ZEELICIOUS FOODS

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.

Transfer chicken thighs into a bowl.

Season chicken with finely chopped garlic, paprika powder, ground nutmeg, cumin powder, chicken bouillon cubes, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil.

Massage the spices into the chicken thoroughly.

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours if possible.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken pieces skin-side down into the skillet and pan-sear for 4-5 minutes without flipping.

Flip chicken over and pan-sear for another 4 minutes.

In another pan, heat oil and add halved fresh tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic.

Char the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes on each side to create a smoky flavor.

Transfer charred vegetables into a blender and blend until pureed.

Add the smoky puree to the pan with the grilled chicken thighs and coat the chicken in the sauce.

Cover the pan and simmer on medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes.

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