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Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe
Savor the fiery zest of Piri-Piri Chicken! Juicy breasts marinated in a tangy, spiced lemon-onion blend, promising a delightful twist to your dinner routine.
Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- Juice of two lemons
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic cloves peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 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.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from A Duck's Oven.
- Store leftover Piri-Piri Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Ensure it's cooled to room temperature before storing.
- To reheat, thaw frozen chicken in the fridge if necessary, then warm it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, which usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Avoid microwaving as it can dry out the chicken and unevenly heat it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
940mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
884IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% 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.