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Grilled peri peri chicken on a white plate with lemon wedges and a bowl of sauce, taken from above on a white kitchen counter.

Easy Peri Peri Chicken

Easy and flavorful peri peri chicken recipe featuring a spicy, smoky marinade with a perfect balance of heat and citrus. Great for grilling or baking!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Portuguese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 12$

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or food processor (For marinade)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For prepping chicken)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For marinating)
  • 1 Ziplock bag or airtight container (Optional for marinating)
  • 1 Grill or oven (For cooking)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To check doneness)
  • 1 Tongs (For flipping chicken)
  • 1 Basting brush (For glazing with sauce)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Whole Bird’s eye chilies - Substitute with Thai chilies if needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Peeled
  • 1 Whole Red bell pepper - Chopped
  • 1 Small Red onion - Chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 2 whole Bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Whole Whole chicken - spatchcocked Or bone-in thighs/legs

Instructions 

  • Blend chilies, garlic, bell pepper, onion, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Add spices, herbs, olive oil, and vinegar, then mix well.
  • Trim excess fat from chicken and pat dry.
  • Make shallow cuts in chicken for better marinade absorption.
  • Coat chicken thoroughly with marinade, reserving some for later.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
  • Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 425°F.
  • Grill skin-side down first, then move to indirect heat, or bake until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Brush with reserved sauce and let rest before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 500mg (22%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 900IU (18%) | Vitamin C: 28mg (34%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)