Mozambique chicken peri peri recipe

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   Take a block of unsalted butter, place it in a heavy saucepan, and melt slowly over a low heat.

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   Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Skim the foam from the top, and slowly pour the melted butter into a container, discarding the milky solids in the bottom of pan.

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   Pour in the lemon juice and mix thoroughly.

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   Pour into a ramekin to serve.

6. 6

   Butterfly the chicken wings by making a slit to the bone down the middle of each and spreading the meat out from there.

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   Mix the peri peri marinade with the olive oil and pour liberally over the chicken.

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   Marinate for 6 to 36 hours in a sealed container.

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   Keep chilled in the fridge.

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    Heat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6.

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    Drain the chicken portions, reserving the marinade.

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    Place on a baking tray, presentation side down.

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    Brush the chicken with the marinade, ensuring that all pieces are well coated.

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    Place in the oven and cook for approx 15-20 minutes.

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    Serve with savoury rice, a dipping bowl of peri peri sauce, lemon butter and fresh lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.