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Easy Homemade Peri Peri Chicken Recipe!

Peri Peri Chicken Recipe

This peri peri chicken is smoky, spicy, and bursting with bold flavor. Marinated in fresh chilies, garlic, and lemon, it’s a juicy, high-protein dish perfect for grilling or roasting.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African Fusion, Portuguese
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 501kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking tray or grill
  • Basting brush (optional)
  • Meat thermometer (optional but helpful)
  • Tongs or Spatula

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 4 red Fresno chili peppers seeded
  • 1 habanero pepper seeded
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper or other sweet pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup mild olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 4 chicken leg/thigh quarters
  • kosher salt to taste to season chicken

Instructions

  • Add garlic, Fresno chilies, habanero, red bell pepper, spices, lemon juice, vinegar, and oil to a blender. Blend into a smooth marinade.
    Add garlic, Fresno chilies, habanero, red bell pepper, spices, lemon juice, vinegar, and oil to a blender. Blend into a smooth marinade.
  • Pat chicken leg quarters dry and season lightly with kosher salt.
    Pat chicken leg quarters dry and season lightly with kosher salt.
  • Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
    Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F), or preheat your grill to medium-high.
  • Place chicken on a baking tray (or grill) and cook for 40–45 minutes, flipping once halfway.
    Place chicken on a baking tray (or grill) and cook for 40–45 minutes, flipping once halfway.
  • Optional: Baste with extra marinade during cooking for added flavor.
  • Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
    Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with sides.
    Easy Homemade Peri Peri Chicken Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 189mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg