BBQ Peri Peri Chicken With a secret marinade ingredient | Delicious Peri Peri Chicken

peri peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce can be lower in sodium and additives.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs and drumsticks are often more affordable and flavorful.

Prepare the marinade by combining peri peri sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl.

Add paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the marinade and mix well.

Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring it gets under the skin.

Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.

Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.

Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 20-30 minutes, basting with leftover marinade.

Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the chicken.

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with fresh herbs and lemon wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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