No fuss & delicious Oven baked Piri Piri Half Chicken recipe

piri piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can be lower in sodium and customizable.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs and drumsticks are often more affordable and maintain moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: cooking oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat, while cooking oil is versatile.

Rub the chicken half with lemon juice, squeezing the juice over it while rubbing.

Allow the chicken to marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Add 1 tablespoon of piri piri spice blend to the chicken and rub it all over.

Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Place the chicken in the middle part of the oven and bake for 28 to 35 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken.

Once the chicken is done, allow it to rest for a few minutes.

Sprinkle about half a teaspoon of the piri piri spice blend over the chicken while it's still hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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