South African Piri-Piri Chicken Recipe

Name: South African Piri-Piri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Servings: persons

2 lemons
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1
In a large bowl, whisk together everything except for the chicken. Add the chicken and toss with tongs to coat in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least three hours.
2
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a oven-save skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts out of the bowl and into the pan, reserving the marinade. Let cook for two or three minutes per side, until nice and browned.
3
Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and spoon the sauce onto the chicken. Turn off the stove, and use oven mitts to transfer the pan to the pre-heated oven.
4
Let cook in oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken breasts), or until cooked through.

545

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, South African 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.

South African Piri-Piri Chicken

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