Peri Peri Chicken
A flavorful Peri Peri Chicken dish infused with spicy, aromatic flavors from crushed chilies, garlic, and citrus, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (legs or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons peri peri sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the peri peri sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly in the peri peri mixture.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for longer, ideally overnight. Adjust spice level to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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