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Piri Piri Chicken

Cultural Context

Piri Piri Chicken has its roots in Portugal, particularly in the Algarve region, where it was influenced by African flavors brought by Portuguese explorers. Traditionally, the dish is celebrated for its spicy, smoky flavor, derived from the piri piri chili peppers. It is often enjoyed at family gatherings and barbecues, symbolizing conviviality and warmth. Today, Piri Piri Chicken has gained popularity worldwide, with variations seen in many cultures, especially in regions with Portuguese influence, such as Mozambique and South Africa.

PortuguesePTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 loaf pao de deus (God's bread)
4 bola de berlim (cream-filled doughnuts)
1 cup ginjinha (cherry liqueur)
2 bifana (pork sandwiches)

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 spice levels and ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor while dried herbs are more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

1

Start the food tour in Lisbon with breakfast and coffee.

2

Order a traditional espresso called 'bica'.

3

If you want coffee with milk, order 'pingado' for a drop of milk or 'meia de leite' for a milky coffee.

4

At Confeitaria Nacional, enjoy a 'pao de deus' which is a sweet brioche topped with coconut and powdered sugar.

5

Try the 'bola de berlim', a cream-filled doughnut, and enjoy its sweetness and density.

6

Drink ginjinha, a cherry liqueur, at Ginjinha Sem Rival, a historic stall.

7

Taste the cherries soaked in ginjinha, noting their tartness and bitterness.

8

Visit O Trevo for the bifana, a simple but delicious Portuguese sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

serving platterknifesmall glasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Peri Peri ChickenPiri Piri Frango

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