Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe

Name: Piri-Piri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic minced; 3 lemons juiced, plus wedges to serve; 1/3 cup whiskey; 1 fresh bay leaf; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 chicken breasts skin-on; 1 red onion thinly sliced into rings; 1 pound cherry tomatoes; 4 red chilies long; 8 slices ciabatta bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lemon juiced; 1 red chili long, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic minced

Servings: persons

8 cloves garlic minced
3 lemons juiced, plus wedges to serve
1/3 cup whiskey
1 fresh bay leaf
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
4 chicken breasts skin-on
1 red onion thinly sliced into rings
1 pound cherry tomatoes
4 red chilies long
8 slices ciabatta bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon juiced
1 red chili long, finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced

1
Combine garlic, 2/3 of lemon juice, whiskey, bay leaf, paprika, 2 tbsp oil and chicken. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2
Combine remaining lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil and onion. Season. Set aside.
3
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 8-10 mins per side, basting with marinade, until golden and cooked through.
4
Brush tomatoes, chilies and bread with remaining oil. Cook for 2-3 mins per side, until vegetables are just tender and bread is golden.
5
Combine piri-piri sauce ingredients. Season.
6
Top chicken and vegetables with piri-piri sauce. Serve with onion, lemon wedges and bread.

437

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cloves garlic minced, 3 lemons juiced, plus wedges to serve, 1/3 cup whiskey, 1 fresh bay leaf, 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.

Piri-Piri Chicken

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