Barbecue Piri-Piri Chicken | DJ BBQ in Portugal

piri-piri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade chili sauce allows for control over spice and ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still providing fat content.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Bone-in chicken is often less expensive and has more flavor.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is usually cheaper and more accessible.

Marinate the chicken with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and piri-piri sauce for at least 2 hours.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

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

Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium, cooking for another 30-35 minutes.

Baste the chicken with melted butter during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 165°F.

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

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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