Ladybirds Pirri Pirri Chicken Recipe

Name: Ladybirds Pirri Pirri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 red birds eye chilies; 1/2 red capsicum / bell pepper; 1 juice of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp oregano; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 cup olive oil or peanut oil; 4 clove garlic; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 a chicken

Servings: persons

8 red birds eye chilies
1/2 red capsicum / bell pepper
1 juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oregano
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 cup olive oil or peanut oil
4 clove garlic
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 a chicken

1
place all the above ingredients except the chicken into a food processor and blend until smooth .
2
pour into a glass jar or jug and refrigerate until needed .
3
place chicken half in a large bowl and pour the prepared pirri pirri sauce over the chicken and roll the chicken to cover all in the sauce then turning back making sure the sauce get into every nook and crany , cover and refrigerate for couple hours .
4
preheat oven to 180C .
5
place prepared chicken into a greased baking tray , pouring remaining sauce over top , place chicken into the oven and bake for 25 minutes , turning once whilst baking tray, then turn the reduce the oven to 150C and bake for a further 15-20 minutes until cooked .
6
once cooked remove from heat and let rest , covered , for 8-10 minutes .
7
serve hot and enjoy .
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:-) .
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NOTE : sauce is best made the day before to let flavours infuse together .

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 red birds eye chilies, 1/2 red capsicum / bell pepper, 1 juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Ladybirds Pirri Pirri Chicken 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.

Ladybirds Pirri Pirri Chicken

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