Piri Piri Chicken Recipe

Name: Piri Piri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 African bird's eye chile peppers; 1 bunch cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 limes, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 chicken breast, cut in half; 2 chicken leg quarters with skin

Servings: persons

1
Use rubber gloves to mince the chiles and place into a mixing bowl. Add cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix piri piri sauce well.
2
Place chicken breasts and legs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour in piri piri sauce, seal the bag, and shake gently to completely cover chicken. Put the bag in the refrigerator to marinate at least 4 hours.
3
Remove bag from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow chicken to come to room temperature.
4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5
Remove chicken from the bag; discard bag and cilantro. Cook chicken on the preheated grill, rotating as necessary to cook evenly, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 25 minutes.

291

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 10 African bird's eye chile peppers, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Piri Piri 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.

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Piri Piri Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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