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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
4 lb chicken quarters
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dark chili powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
2 tablespoons Red Hot Original multi spice
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons concentrated lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot sauce
2 tablespoons thick Red Hot sauce
1 tablespoon coarse ground sea salt
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium onion
2 medium potatoes

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

Welcome to the kitchen and introduce the recipe for Piri Piri chicken.

2

Prepare the marinade using paprika, dark chili powder, Italian seasonings, and Red Hot Original multi spice.

3

Use about half a cup of concentrated lemon juice for the marinade.

4

Add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to the marinade.

5

Incorporate minced garlic, using three to six cloves, diced or minced.

6

Add three tablespoons of dark chili powder to the marinade.

7

Include a tablespoon of paprika and a tablespoon of Italian seasonings.

8

Mix in a quarter cup of Frank's Red Hot sauce and two teaspoons of Red Hot thick sauce.

9

Blend the marinade until well combined and adjust spice levels to taste, adding more hot sauce if desired.

10

Add two pinches of coarse ground sea salt to the marinade.

11

Massage the marinade into the chicken quarters, ensuring it is well coated.

12

Place the chicken in a resealable bag to marinate, removing as much air as possible.

13

Let the chicken marinate for at least six hours or overnight for more flavor.

14

Prepare a roasting dish with a bed of sliced onions and potatoes.

15

Preheat the oven for roasting the chicken.

16

Roast the chicken in the oven, adding white wine to the roasting dish before cooking.

17

Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and the skin is crispy, checking for doneness with a meat thermometer.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlplastic wrapmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Peri Peri ChickenPiri Piri Frango

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