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 lemons juiced; 1/3 cup whisky; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 chicken large; baked potatoes to serve; lettuce to serve; lemon wedges to serve; piri-piri sauce; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 lemon juiced; 2 red chilies long, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed

Servings: persons

8 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
2 lemons juiced
1/3 cup whisky
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chicken large
baked potatoes to serve
lettuce to serve
lemon wedges to serve
piri-piri sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon juiced
2 red chilies long, 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

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 peeled and crushed, 2 lemons juiced, 1/3 cup whisky, 1 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.

Portuguese Chicken With Piri Piri Sauce

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