Brazilian Chicken With Green Pepper and Herb Salad

Name: Brazilian Chicken With Green Pepper and Herb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 4 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley; 2 bay leaves, bruised; 2 limes, juice of, only; 4 skinless chicken breasts; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon green hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; mixed salad green; 2 green peppers; 1 bunch scallion, sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
2 bay leaves, bruised
2 limes, juice of, only
4 skinless chicken breasts
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon green hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint
mixed salad green
2 green peppers
1 bunch scallion, sliced

1
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade together in a food processor and whiz to a smooth paste.
2
Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes in the chicken and place in an ovenproof dish.
3
Cover with the marinade and set aside for 30 minutes.
4
Shake off any excess marinade and cook on a hot griddle plate for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.
5
To make the green pepper salad, whisk together the sugar, green pepper sauce and lime juice in a large bowl, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
6
Stir in the herbs.
7
Add the salad leaves, green peppers and scallions and toss gently together.
8
Serve the chicken straight from the griddle, with a generous pile of salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil, 4 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Chicken With Green Pepper and Herb Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!