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Peri-Peri Chicken Espetada

Chicken thighs marinated in peri-peri sauce and grilled until juicy and tender. This Chicken Espetada is the perfect, easy recipe to cook on the grill.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 750 g (1½lbs) chicken thighs boneless + skinless
  • 1 cup peri-peri sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sugar/honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine the peri-peri sauce, olive oil, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth and emulsified. This step is only necessary if the peri-peri sauce you are using is quite chunky.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour over the marinade. Mix well to make sure the chicken is covered then cover with plastic and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  3. Soak large bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, use metal skewers.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers.
  5. Preheat a grill (or braai) on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Place the chicken espetada on the grill and cook for 7-10 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through. If your grill has a lid, closing it will allow the chicken to cook faster.
  7. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 1556mg (65%) Potassium 364mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1556mg 65%
Potassium 364mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.