We're big fans of spicy food, so when we discovered Peri Peri Chicken, we just had to try making it! Luckily, we have a surplus of peppers in our garden to use up. The Peri Peri Sauce is spicy, garlicky, lemony, and zippy! It's bursting with amazing flavor, and when drizzled over chicken, it truly elevates the dish. Plus, it's a low-calorie recipe that's packed with flavor. We are so excited to share this peri peri chicken recipe with you!
Key Takeaways
- The article shares an exciting Peri Peri Chicken recipe that is spicy, garlicky, and packed with flavor.
- It emphasizes how easy the recipe is, allowing preparation in one pan or on the grill.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees for optimal juiciness.
- The recipe includes tips on adjusting spice levels and cooking methods for best results.
- Additional recipes and tips on spatchcocking a chicken are provided for further culinary inspiration.
Really Easy Peri Peri Chicken Recipe
This Peri Peri Chicken recipe is seriously the easiest. It's one of those recipes that will blow everyone away with its amazing flavors, and it hardly takes any effort at all. You can make it all in one pan in the oven, or it's even easier if you're grilling. When we grilled this chicken, we kept the grill at about 300 degrees. So easy and so delicious!
Don't forget to check that the peri peri chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. This will make sure that the chicken is cooked just right and stays juicy and delicious. By the way, we spatchcocked our chicken, but you can also cook it whole or as individual chicken pieces.
The method for spatchcocking a chicken is very simple, and as a bonus, all the skin gets crispy. For step-by-step instructions, check out our blog post on how to spatchcock a chicken.
Shrimp
We threw some shrimp on the grill and used peri peri sauce as a dipping sauce. We marinated two pounds of shrimp in ¼ cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of adobo powder for 15 minutes. They cooked fast on the grill and turned out so delicious.
TIPS:
- Always use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't want the Peri Peri to be too spicy, you can use sweet peppers instead.
- When grilling, put the chicken on the cooler side of the grill. If you're using a charcoal grill, arrange the charcoal around the edges and place the chicken in the middle.
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Easy Peri Peri Chicken Recipe: A Spicy and Flavorful Delight
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- ½ Pound Hot Peppers
- ½ Cup Cilantro
- ¼ Cup Basil
- 1 Lemon Juice and Zest
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Chicken
- 4 Pound Chicken
Instructions
Sauce
- Zest Lemon. Juice Lemon. Wash peppers and herbs.
- Place ALL ingredients in a food processor and blend until the preferred consistency
Chicken
- If using a whole chicken remove the neck and gizzards from the ChickenIf wanted spatchcock the Chicken. This is not necessary it does speed up the cooking time. A step-by-step process to spatchcock Chicken is on our blog.
- Place Chicken in a storage bag with half the marinade. Place chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- When ready to cook Remove the chicken from the storage bag. Place in a roasting dish or on the grill.
- After the Chicken has cooked for about 45 minutes. Brush the rest of the peri peri sauce on the chicken.
- Continue to cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°. We use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is done
- Enjoy!!!
chefkreso says
Looks absolutely delicious!
Amy says
Thank you so much!!