Prep Time
45 Minutes
The Best Peri Peri Chicken Recipe
Peri-peri seasoning is so good that they named it twice! Try stuffing into Tortillas with chickpea salad and crunchy lettuce leaves if you find yourself singing Fado you've taken the whole Portuguese thing way too far! Our peri peri seasoning mix lets you add up more authentic flavours on your favourite Portuguese dishes. It’s so good that is perfect, not only on chicken but also for fishes, vegetables and other meats.
Cuisin
Italian
Serves
4
Why Not Buy?
Peri Peri Seasoning MixEnjoy a peri peri chicken that is packed with all authentic flavours that you love. The chicken is coated with a delicious marinade that can be grilled or oven-baked to a crispy outside and juicy inside. No need to have a takeaway as it is easy to prepare and can be made in your kitchen. It’s a Portuguese dish that becomes famous because of Nando’s chain of restaurants. They are delicious, quick and easy to prepare that you’ll surely love to serve to your family often.
The dish is not too hot, thick enough to stick and undeniably mouth-watering. The blend of all herbs and spices from our kits makes it even more delicious. It’s the perfect balance of salty, sweet and spiciness that you can recommend to your family and friends. Also, don’t forget to add some corns as a side dish to complete your meal!
Peri Peri Chicken
Shopping List
Chicken - 4 breast fillets or 8 thigh fillets or 12 chicken wings
2 Garlic Cloves
1'piece Ginger
Rind of ½ Lemon
5 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Olive Oil/Low Cal Spray
1 tsp Salt
Preparing the curry
Peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger and grate the rind of half a lemon. Skin and wash the chicken and score each piece several times (if using breast fillets cut into strips), then place into a bowl and add the contents of both the Peri Peri Seasoning Mix Sachets. Add the garlic, ginger, lemon rind, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil/low cal spray and 5 tbsp of lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients ensuring all the chicken is evenly coated. Leave to stand in a fridge for 30 mins.
Cooking the curry
- Heat oven to gas mark 7 or 220 ºC before transferring chicken onto a roasting tray and placing in the oven.
- Cook for approximately 15 mins, then turn chicken over and cook for a further 15 mins.
- When chicken is cooked season to taste, add lemon wedges and serve with couscous and salad.
Tip: Try cooking on a barbeque for 30 mins, turning occasionally.
Why Choose Spicentice?
Spicentice is dedicated to the needs of our consumers. All of our kits and seasonings were made with 100% pure herbs and spices, free from gluten, salt and sugar as well. It is dedicated to the needs of all our consumers. Whether you are trying to lose weight or looking for good low-calorie recipes, then we’ve got a long list for you!
