Peri Peri Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
550 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Peri Peri Chicken
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Peri peri chicken is an Angola dish made with chicken drumsticks and spicy, tangy peri peri sauce. It’s flavorful, bold, and unique!
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Peri Peri Sauce
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 2 small red chili fresno
- 2-3 piri-piri chilies or Thai bird's eye chili stems removed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Peri Peri Sauce
- In a food processor add all ingredients except the oil. Process well until every thing is well combined.
- After that pour in vegetable oil with processor running until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the mixture in a pot. Heat over high until it starts boiling. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced to half.
- Remove from heat and let cool for at least 15 minutes. Puree once again until smooth in consistency.
Chicken
- In a large bowl toss the chicken with the paprika, garlic powder and salt. Cover and let marinate 15 minutes.
- Pour half of the Peri Peri sauce over the chicken. Toss together to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Oven Method (Preheat oven to 400°F)
- Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (basting once or twice with marinade).
Grilling Method (Heat grill to 400°F)
- Clean and lightly oil the grates. Grill the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (basting once or twice with marinade).
- Remove from the oven or grill and serve with the remaining Peri Peri sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
280mg
(93%)
Sodium
1652mg
(69%)
Potassium
1056mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3089IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
140mg
(156%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 280mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1652mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3089IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 140mg | 156% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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