Recipe: Garlic and Lemon Peri Peri Sauce (BWELL)

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne powder

Jalapeños provide a milder flavor, while cayenne powder is cost-effective and still spicy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while canola oil is less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more affordable.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika enhances flavor, while regular paprika is a budget-friendly option.

Start with roasted red peppers, roasted onions, and roasted garlic.

Peel the skin off the roasted red peppers to enhance sweetness and smokiness.

Blend the roasted ingredients together until smooth.

Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the blender for a sour balance.

Incorporate spices: allspice, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Add vinegar to the mixture for additional balance.

Include fresh chiles for heat and roasted chilies for flavor.

Pour in garlic-flavored canola oil to bind the ingredients together.

Blend until well combined and smooth.

Use a basting brush or hands to apply the sauce to chicken, ensuring it gets under the skin.

Preheat the oven to 180 or 200 degrees Celsius.

Bake the chicken uncovered to allow the skin to caramelize.

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