Peri Peri Chicken (Homemade Nando's Recipe)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
166 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Peri Peri Chicken (Homemade Nando's Recipe)
Description
This Peri Peri Chicken starts by combining lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, chili flakes, crushed garlic, dried oregano, fresh parsley, black pepper, and sea salt to form a vibrant marinade. Bone-in chicken thighs are coated in the marinade and chilled for 30 to 60 minutes to develop flavor. High-temperature baking at 425°F (220°C) produces a lightly charred, crispy exterior and juicy meat inside, with an internal temperature target of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
The chili flakes provide adjustable heat depending on preference. Garlic and herbs impart depth to the citrus-spiced marinade. Baking rather than grilling offers an accessible cooking method replicating the distinctive peri peri taste with an easy baking finish.
This chicken is suitable as a main dish paired with side salads, rice, or vegetables. Homemade peri peri sauce can be made by mixing this marinade base with additional lemon juice, oil, and vinegar for more sauce consistency.
Using a meat thermometer ensures the chicken is properly cooked without drying, and spacing chicken pieces on the tray allows even cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
Marinade
- 2 lemon juice only, plural
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
- 4 cloves garlic crushed, clove
- 2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Put all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Put the chicken into a large bowl and add the marinade. Mix well. Put in the fridge for 30-60 minutes so the chicken marinates.
- Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C(fan)/425°F/Gas 7.
- Put in a baking dish or onto a baking sheet.
- Put into the oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 74°C/165°F)
Notes
- Reduce chili flakes to 1 teaspoon if a milder heat level is preferred.
- Arrange chicken pieces with space between them for even baking.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor if time permits, or at least 30 minutes.
- Verify doneness with an instant-read thermometer aiming for 165°F internal temperature.
- You can use other chicken parts like drumsticks, breasts, or a whole chicken instead of thighs.
- Make homemade peri peri sauce by blending the marinade ingredients with extra lemon juice, oil, and vinegar.
- Coating chicken with peri peri seasoning is an alternative to the marinade method.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken thigh | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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