Piri Piri Chicken. This grilled Piri Piri chicken (aka Peri Peri chicken) is a spicy and savory chicken recipe made with a tiny pepper called African bird's eye chili. The pepper on its own is very hot, but we only use a few in this recipe to keep it mildly spicy. To cook the chicken, you can grill, oven roast, or air fry. DIRECTIONS STEP 1: CHICKEN With a sharp knife, make a few shallow slits in the chicken skin and season with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. I add the seasoning to a recycled shaker to make it easier to coat the chicken evenly. STEP 2: MARINADE In a small pan over medium-low heat, toast the African Bird's Eye peppers just until fragrant, but be careful not to burn them. Then set aside. Add a little olive oil to the pan and cook the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Add all the marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside 1/2 C of the marinade for the sauce, then cover the chicken with the rest. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours (or at least 4 hours). STEP 3: COOK Grill the chicken over indirect medium heat for about 35 minutes, flipping occasionally. Alternatively, the chicken can be cooked at 400°F in the air fryer or the oven for about 35 minutes with a flip halfway through. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. STEP 4: SAUCE In a large skillet or saucepan, sauté the shallot in olive oil until softened. Add in the butter, both paprikas, red pepper flakes, the reserved 1/2 C of marinade, and salt to taste. Bring the sauce to a low simmer for a few minutes until everything is combined. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to fully coat it. STEP 5: SERVE Top the chicken with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the chicken or serve on the side. The complete recipe and ingredient list are at CasitaMade.com (or click the link in my bio).
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