Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken 🐔🌶️
Overview:
- Name: Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (excluding overnight marinating)
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 403.9
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5)
- Cuisine: Portuguese, European
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Spicy, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Fresh lime juice |
| 2 tbsp | Cider vinegar |
| 1/2 tbsp | Paprika |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh chili pepper |
| 1 clove | Garlic |
| 1 lb | Chicken breasts |
| 1/4 cup | Bitters |
| 1 | Dried chili, seeds removed and split |
| 1 | Jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and split |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Marinade:
- In a glass baking dish, combine the fresh lime juice, cider vinegar, paprika, bitters, and hot pepper sauce.
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Prepare the Chili Paste:
- Wear kitchen gloves to handle the chili peppers.
- Using a sharp paring knife, split the dried chili and remove the seeds.
- Repeat the same process with the jalapeno pepper.
- In a mortar and pestle or an electric spice grinder, mash the peppers with the garlic until it forms a smooth paste.
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Combine Marinade and Paste:
- Add the chili-garlic paste to the lime mixture in the baking dish.
- Mix well to combine all the flavors.
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Toss the chicken breasts in the marinade until they are evenly coated.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight to marinate. This allows the flavors to infuse into the chicken.
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Cooking:
- Preheat your grill or broiler.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill or under the broiler.
- Cook for about 20 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and beautifully burnished.
- While cooking, baste the chicken frequently with the leftover marinade to keep it moist and flavorful.
- If you notice the chicken starting to char too quickly, adjust by moving it farther away from the heat source.
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Serve:
- Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, serve it hot.
- For a refreshing contrast, accompany the chicken with chilled orange sections.
- Don’t forget plenty of napkins, as this spicy and succulent dish is sure to be a hit!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 403.9
- Total Fat: 21.1g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145.3mg
- Sodium: 176.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 47.8g
Notes:
- This recipe is a delightful blend of tangy lime, spicy chili peppers, and succulent chicken breasts.
- Marinating the chicken overnight is key to achieving maximum flavor.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili peppers.
- Grilling or broiling gives the chicken a delicious charred exterior while keeping it juicy inside.
- Serve this Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken with your favorite sides for a memorable meal that will transport you to Portugal with every bite! 🇵🇹🍗
