Grilled Chicken Piri Piri Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Piri Piri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lemons, zested and juiced, plus 2 lemons sliced into wedges, for garnish; 1 head garlic cloves, peeled; 4 red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped; 10 chili peppers like Fresno or serrano; 4 cups fresh parsley leaves; 3 tablespoons paprika; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cups olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 7 whole chickens, each cut into 6 pieces

Servings: persons

5 lemons, zested and juiced, plus 2 lemons sliced into wedges, for garnish
1 head garlic cloves, peeled
4 red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
10 chili peppers like Fresno or serrano
4 cups fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons paprika
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 whole chickens, each cut into 6 pieces

1
To a food processor add lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper, chiles, parsley, paprika, red wine vinegar and oil.
2
Process until it becomes a paste.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Reserve 1 cup of the sauce as set aside for garnishing cooked chicken later.
5
Divide chicken pieces into 2 large resealable plastic bags.
6
Divide the marinade into both bags and seal.
7
Turn the chicken around in the bags to distribute the marinade.
8
Place chicken in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
9
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
10
Remove chicken from bags with tongs and drain well.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Place on grill, skin side down first, and grill for about 15 minutes on each side turning occasionally until cooked through.
13
(You might need to do it in batches if grill is not big enough.)
14
Serve with lemon wedges and the reserved piri piri sauce.

1921

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lemons, zested and juiced, plus 2 lemons sliced into wedges, for garnish, 1 head garlic cloves, peeled, 4 red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped, 10 chili peppers like Fresno or serrano, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Piri Piri falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken Piri Piri

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