30 minute meal prep - Portuguese Chicken

piri-piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can control heat and ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and flavorful.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

Marinate leg quarters with garlic paste, red chili flakes, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Melt butter ghee in a deep-based pot over medium heat.

Add marinated leg quarters to the pot, including the marinade, and cover to cook for about 15 minutes.

In another pot, add btig to make the sauce.

Add Nando's Perry sauce, fresh cream, and tomato purée to the pot and stir.

Add black pepper and leave the sauce on medium heat to thicken.

Once the chicken has cooked halfway, pour the sauce over the chicken and allow to cook until mixed well and thickened.

Optionally, transfer the chicken to a casserole dish and bake in the oven at 180°C for 15 to 20 minutes.

Plate the chicken with sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve with french fries and chips spice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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