Pili Pili Chicken Recipe

Name: Pili Pili Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons garlic paste, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups water, divided; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 teaspoons paprika; 4 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ginger

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons garlic paste, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups water, divided
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ginger

1
Mix 1 teaspoon garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a baking pan, spread evenly with the garlic mixture, and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Pour oil on marinated chicken in the baking pan. Add 1 cup water and cover baking pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
5
Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve juices in a saucepan.
6
Transfer baked chicken to the grill. Cook until grill marks have formed on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Add remaining 1 cup water, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic paste, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, black pepper, and ginger to the saucepan with the reserved chicken juices. Bring to a boil and cook sauce until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add additional tomato paste to reduce spiciness, if desired.
8
Dip cooked chicken breasts into sauce and use remaining sauce as gravy for side dishes.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons garlic paste, divided, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Pili Pili 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.

Pili Pili Chicken

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