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Piri Piri BBQ Chicken

Cultural Context

Piri Piri BBQ Chicken has its roots in Portuguese cuisine, particularly from the region of Algarve, where the spicy piri piri sauce was created using African bird's eye chili. This dish is often associated with communal gatherings and barbecues, celebrating the warm flavors of the sauce and the joy of shared meals. Today, it has gained international popularity, with variations found in many countries, especially in former Portuguese colonies like Mozambique and South Africa.

PortuguesePTmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
1 cup piri piri sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 small onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

piri piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can control heat levels and ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

1

Marinate chicken in piri piri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil for at least 1 hour.

2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).

3

Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.

4

Season chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

5

Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear.

6

Baste chicken with remaining marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.

7

Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

8

Melt butter and mix with additional piri piri sauce for serving.

9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

10

Serve with lemon wedges and grilled vegetables if desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Piri Piri ChickenPeri Peri Chicken

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