Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
3 hrs
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African
Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe
Description
This Piri-Piri Chicken recipe starts with a marinade combining lemon juice, white vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and a blend of spices such as cayenne, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and ground ginger. The chicken breasts soak in this mixture for at least three hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to penetrate. When cooked, the chicken is first seared in a hot skillet to create a caramelized crust, then finished in the oven with reserved marinade poured over to keep it moist and spicy.
The result is chicken with a crisp, browned exterior and juicy interior bursting with vibrant seasoning. The balanced heat from chili powders and cayenne pepper is tempered by the citrus and vinegar tang. The oregano and ginger add aromatic complexity.
Serve the Piri-Piri Chicken hot as a main dish. Leftovers can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for longer storage. Reheating slowly in the oven helps maintain moisture and flavor.
This technique emphasizes marinating and finishing in the oven to achieve a tender, flavorful chicken breast suitable for various meals.
Ingredients
- lemon juice of two
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic peeled, minced cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together everything except for the chicken. Add the chicken and toss with tongs to coat in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least three hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 177 degrees Celsius). Heat an oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts out of the bowl and into the pan, reserving the marinade. Let cook for two or three minutes per side, until nice and browned.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and spoon the sauce onto the chicken. Turn off the stove, and use oven mitts to transfer the pan to the preheated oven.
- Let cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts), or until cooked through.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours or overnight for best flavor infusion.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen chicken by thawing and warming in a 350°F oven until hot, avoiding microwave reheating to prevent dryness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 884IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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