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Peri-Peri Sauce

Peri-Peri Sauce is a thick, flavorful traditional African sauce perfect for chicken and made with bird's-eye chilies, paprika, oregano, garlic, and onion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: African

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemons , juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar , divided
  • 5 small bird's eye chilies , stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Cut bell peppers into 4 pieces and remove stem and seeds.
  3. Cut red onion into 8 wedges.
  4. Coat bell peppers and onions with vegetable oil.
  5. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until charred.
  6. Add cooked bell pepper and onion to a large high-powered blender with garlic, lemon juice and zest, 1/4 cup vinegar, chili peppers, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Puree until completely smooth.
  8. Add to a saucepan with the bay leaves on medium heat and bring to a simmer, then lower to medium-low heat.
  9. Cook for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Let cool for 15 minutes then add to blender again.
  11. Blend while adding olive oil and remaining vinegar in a slow stream.
  12. Spoon over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 920IU (18%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 920IU 18%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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