Description
Spice up your dinner with this flavorful Peri Peri Chicken recipe. Marinated in a zesty blend of peppers, spices, and citrus, this dish is perfect for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1–2 red chilies (adjust for heat)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Marinade: Blend the red bell pepper, garlic, chilies, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Slowly add olive oil while blending.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with the peri peri marinade in a bowl or bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try grilling the marinated chicken.
- Pair with rice, roasted veggies, or salad.
- Adjust chili quantity to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese, African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
