Peri Peri Chicken

 

Peri Peri Chicken is one of my favorite things to eat as I have been making it for quite some time now. However when I came across this recipe from Smitten Kitchen it had an added ingredient of coriander or parsley leaves and this took it up to another level. The chicken is very tender and flavorful. We had it with some Brabant potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

Recipe Source: Smitten Kitchen 

Ingredients 

For The Marinade

3 Garlic Cloves (peeled)

1/2 Onion (roughly chopped)

1/2 of a Medium Red onion Capsicum

2 Red Chillies (I used Indian byedgi, the authentic version would be a peri peri chili) 

1/4 Cup Coriander leaves 

1 Tsp Paprika

1/2 Tsp Oregano 

2 Tbsp Lemon juice from concentrate or one full lemon 

2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tbsp Olive oil

1/2 Tsp Salt or more to taste 

1 kg chicken (skinless cut into 8 pieces)

Sunflower Oil for shallow frying 

Method

1. Place all the marinade ingredients in a mixer or food processor and blend to a smooth paste.

2. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and marinade with 2/3 of the sauce for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving with the chicken. 

3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken pieces in batches. Alternatively you can grill it in the oven at 350 degrees F or BBQ it.

4. Serve with your favorite sides like bread, grilled vegetables, potatoes etc.

 Happy Eating!!