Nando's Peri Peri Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Nando's Peri Peri Chicken
Description
This recipe uses large chicken breasts that are scored to let the garlic peri peri sauce infuse the meat's interior while baking. The scoring ensures the sauce penetrates instead of just covering the surface, creating a flavorful roasted chicken with a spicy garlic kick. Diced shallots are added on top before applying the sauce, giving an additional mild onion flavor that roasts alongside the chicken.
The chicken is baked at 350°F until reaching a safe internal temperature, which usually takes about 35 minutes. This cooking method yields tender chicken breast with a crisped surface infused with sauce flavors. Fresh cilantro or green onions garnish the finished dish, adding herbaceous brightness.
This dish can be served with plain rice or crispy baked potatoes to balance the spiciness and provide a complete meal.
A variation using 1 tablespoon of spicy peri peri sauce is mentioned, adjusting the garlic peri peri sauce accordingly, allowing customization of heat level.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast large
- 2 shallot diced finely
- 4 tbsp garlic sauce nando's
- green onions optional, or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Score chicken all over so that sauce can sink through the meat as it cooks.
- Spray a baking sheet or casserole dish with nonstick spray, place chicken in dish.
- Top with diced shallots.
- Top with sauce, rub all over chicken.
- Pop chicken in the oven and cook until internal temp is 165, about 35 minutes.
- Remove and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, serve over rice or crispy baked potatoes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peri peri sauces to control the spiciness of the chicken.
- Chicken breasts should be scored evenly to ensure thorough sauce absorption and even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature and cook until 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve with rice or crispy baked potatoes to complement the spicy chicken flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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