Portuguese Chicken With Piri Piri Sauce Recipe

Name: Portuguese Chicken With Piri Piri Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 2 None lemons, juiced; 1/3 cup whisky; 1 None bay leaf; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None large chicken; None None baked potatoes, to serve; None None lettuce, to serve; None None lemon wedges, to serve; None None Piri Piri Sauce; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 None lemon, juiced; 2 None long red chilies, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

Servings: persons

8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 None lemons, juiced
1/3 cup whisky
1 None bay leaf
2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None large chicken
None None baked potatoes, to serve
None None lettuce, to serve
None None lemon wedges, to serve
None None Piri Piri Sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 None lemon, juiced
2 None long red chilies, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

1
Combine the garlic, lemon juice, whisky, bay leaf, paprika and oil in a shallow dish. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut the chicken through the breastbone. Open the bird out, turn it over and flatten by pressing down with heel of your hand along the backbone.
2
Score the chicken skin and flesh. Brush the marinade all over the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
3
Meanwhile, to make the piri piri sauce, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season.
4
Preheat a grill pan or grill on high (or the oven at 350u00b0F). Cook the chicken for 40 mins, turning and basting frequently with the marinade, until golden brown and cooked through.
5
Cut into pieces with kitchen scissors and spoon over the piri piri sauce. Serve with potatoes, lettuce and lemon.

320

kcal

Calories

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 2 None lemons, juiced, 1/3 cup whisky, 1 None bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Chicken With Piri Piri Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portuguese Chicken With Piri Piri Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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