4.6 from 58 votes
Baked peri peri chicken
This Baked peri peri chicken features a whole butterflied chicken coated thoroughly with a tangy and slightly sweet peri peri sauce. The chicken is roasted in the oven, with the spicy sauce spread under the breast skin and over the surface, ensuring the meat absorbs the bold flavors. The baking process allows the skin to crisp and the juices to run clear, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken, suitable for sharing with side dishes like potatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
398 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
South African
Ingredients
- 1 cup peri-peri sauce
- 2 tsp sugar or honey
For the chicken
- 1 whole chicken (butterflied)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
- Mix together the peri peri sauce and sugar/honey in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and transfer to an oven-proof dish. Pour over the peri peri sauce and with a spoon, smear the sauce over the chicken and underneath the skin on the breast. Make sure the chicken is well-covered by the sauce.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 45-60 minutes, basting every 15-20 minutes. The chicken is ready when the juices run clear when cut.
- Remove the chicken and allow to rest, covered with foil, for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve the chicken with the potatoes and other side dishes of your choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
503mg
(21%)
Potassium
436mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
40.2mg
(45%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 40.2mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.